Appearance: Pale yellow with silver tinges, brilliant and crystal clear revealing a persistent ribbon of delicate bubbles. Nose: Initially restrained, fresh white fruit aromas of apple, pear and peach intermingle with curry and turmeric spices. As the bouquet becomes more expressive, ripe fruit notes jostle for position. Palate: Clean on the attack, elegant and complex, a delicate bead imparts freshness on the finish. Food and wine pairings: Aperitif: Smoked salmon crostini. Starter: Pan-fried king prawns with coriander. Main: Pigeon tagine and quince, served with bulgar wheat. Dessert: Rhubarb Tarte Tatin.