Flooding of the imports

Notes on a couple of French wines acquired from my very, very local bottle shop up the road. I believe they are the first French wines I have seen on its shelves, apart from your standard Moet NV (being the obligatory births/deaths/marriages/coveting wine). So the flood of imported wine on the Australian market progresses, much to my delight.

Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2004
Big nose on this with passionfruit and flowers. Balanced minerality and acidity, with soft grassy notes and citrus on the palate. A little short on length, but Very cooling to the senses. Very nice, I got it twice.

Domaine Wolfberger Tokay Pinot Gris 2000
An odd one indeed for my local bottleshop. Originating from the Eguisheim commune in the Haut Rhin of Alsace, this is a co-op wine with a very traditional Alsatian character. Sweet spice and soft pear and musk on the bouquet. Viscous mouthfeel, with sweet pear, apple and honey on the palate, with soft minerality. Well balanced, maybe a touch flabby but very enjoyable. A lighter alternative to Gewürztraminer.