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Wines like Pedro Ximénez

The grape behind the darkest and sweetest sherry, made from sun-dried grapes. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Pedro Ximénez?

Optional — the results below already work without it. But “I like Malbec” is at least four different preferences wearing one name, and saying which one you mean changes the answer substantially. Only qualities this wine actually has are offered.

I like…

The tropical fruit How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture That it is not oaky The touch of sweetness

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too sharp or lemony too heavy too buttery or thick too plain or too simple too sweet

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What these words mean

The tropical fruit: Passionfruit, mango, pineapple, guava. It comes from riper fruit and warmer sites, and it is the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre in the same grape.
The citrus and orchard fruit: Lemon, lime, green apple, pear. The signature of a cool-climate white — quieter and less perfumed than tropical fruit, and a different thing from the acidity it usually travels with.
How full and weighty it is: Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
The creamy, rounded texture: A soft, almost dairy-like roundness. In white wine it usually comes from malolactic fermentation or from time on the lees, not from the grape.
That it is not oaky: No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
The touch of sweetness: Actual sugar left in the wine, which is a different thing from tasting fruity. A wine can smell of ripe peach and be completely dry.

Looking for something keeping the touch of sweetness and the full body and weight, while moving away from too sharp or lemony and too tropical or sweet-smelling.

Based on what you said

Ranked against the qualities you named rather than against the wine as a whole. The directions below are refined the same way.

Bual

Bual scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has some of the touch of sweetness, though less of it.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of the touch of sweetness.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of the touch of sweetness.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or lemony.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of the touch of sweetness.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or lemony.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.

Grenache Blanc

Grenache Blanc scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of the touch of sweetness.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Marsanne

Marsanne scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of the touch of sweetness.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Sémillon

Sémillon scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of the touch of sweetness.
Has noticeably less of the full body and weight.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of the touch of sweetness.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or lemony.
More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.

Bual

Bual scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Different grape, similar feel

Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.

Bual

Bual scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Change the structure

Same idea, different weight, grip or freshness.

Similar but lighter

Keeps the character but reduces weight, alcohol and density in the mouth.

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Grenache Blanc

Grenache Blanc scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Similar but lower in alcohol

Holds the character and the weight where it can, and moves specifically on strength. Note that below about 11% the choices narrow sharply, and below 5% they are mostly a different category rather than a lighter version of the same one.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Sémillon

Sémillon scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.

Coteaux du Layon

Coteaux du Layon scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Kisi

Kisi scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.

Albana

Albana scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fruitier.

Similar but fresher

Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.

Bual

Bual scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Sémillon

Sémillon scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.

Similar but softer

Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.

Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.

Marsanne

Marsanne scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

The sparkling version

Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.

Franciacorta

Franciacorta scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Méthode Cap Classique

Méthode Cap Classique scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

California traditional-method sparkling

California traditional-method sparkling scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Glera

Glera scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Vin Santo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Marsala

Marsala scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Bual

Bual scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.

White Port

White Port scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Marsanne

Marsanne scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Sémillon

Sémillon scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Similar but more aromatic

More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.

Similar but more restrained

For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.

Sémillon

Sémillon scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Palomino Fino

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Silvaner

Silvaner scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Chasselas

Chasselas scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Similar but more floral

Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Similar but more savoury

Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.

Bual

Bual scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

Sercial

Sercial scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Kisi

Kisi scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.

Palomino Fino

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Similar but fruitier

More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Muscat of Alexandria

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.

Change the mood

Safer, stranger, cheaper or more serious.

A safe next step

Well-known wines that are widely available and unlikely to surprise anyone.

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Something more adventurous

Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.

Bual

Bual scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Grenache Blanc

Grenache Blanc scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

A better-value alternative

Wines that occupy similar sensory territory from regions carrying less price premium. WineHQ does not hold live prices, so this reasons from regional reputation and demand rather than from a price feed — treat it as a lead, not a quote.

Bual

Bual scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.

Grenache Blanc

Grenache Blanc scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

How these are chosen

Each suggestion is scored across sixteen taste dimensions, weighted so that structure matters more than flavour, and adjusted for whether the wine actually moves in the direction you asked for. Curated links from an editor carry extra weight — but only when the editor tagged them for this direction. Nothing here is a black box; see the taste model for the full method.