Girls Aloud, Incidentally

THIS INCIDENTAL BACKDROP (of tinitus group, 'Girls Aloud') in no way points to my musical tastes, nor to these bottles character.

The Domaine Servin Chablis '05 [£8.49, Majestic] had a relatively full, fruit drive with a hint of zinc - a better bet for a mildly spiced, ginger pasted chicken curry served with pineapple pilaw rice.

The Huber Grüner Veltliner '05 from Obere Steigen [£7.99, Oddbins] was so riddled with white pepper, I actually checked the glass to see whether a slick of freshly milled pepper had formed. Very clean. I have been singing the now-nicknamed 'Groovy' Veltliner's praises for some years. Good to see import is now at an accessible level.

Both wines demonstrate more individuality, and have more of a defined purpose than the manufactured Blossom Hill-esque girl-group.