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Wines like Šipon
The Slovenian name for Furmint, made dry in Štajerska rather than sweet. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Šipon?
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.
What these words mean
- 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 fresh and crisp it is
- Acidity is what makes your mouth water and makes a wine feel refreshing rather than heavy. It is the single most useful thing to know about your own taste.
- How light it is
- A wine you can drink without it feeling like a commitment. Usually lower in alcohol as well as lighter in the mouth.
- That it is not too strong
- Alcohol you notice as warmth at the back of the throat. Some people find it a pleasant part of a big red and some find it tiring.
- That it is not oaky
- No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
- That it is properly dry
- No perceptible sugar at all. Almost all red wine is dry and a good deal of white wine is not, which is why this is a more useful thing to say about a white than about a red.
Looking for something keeping that it is properly dry and the fresh, crisp acidity, while moving away from too plain or too simple and too sharp or lemony.
- You said you like the fresh, crisp acidity and that it is too sharp or lemony. Both are about perceived freshness, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
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.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Vin Jaune
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less sharp or lemony.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Brda Rebula
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Vin Jaune
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more neutral and subtle.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Vin Jaune
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more neutral and subtle.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
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.
Alpine white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.
Jacquère
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
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.
Alpine white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Colombard
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Melon de Bourgogne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Vin Jaune
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more neutral and subtle.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
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.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Vin Jaune
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more neutral and subtle.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Brda Rebula
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Rkatsiteli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Champagne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
English sparkling wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Crémant
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
English Blanc de Blancs
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Champagne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Szamorodni
Szamorodni scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more neutral and subtle.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Sancerre
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Pouilly-Fumé
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Vin Jaune
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less oaky.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less oaky.
Pinot Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Sancerre
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Albariño
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Rías Baixas Albariño
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Pouilly-Fumé
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Vin Jaune
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Pouilly-Fumé
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Sauvignon Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Montlouis-sur-Loire scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Loureiro
Loureiro scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, somewhere else
Holds the variety constant and changes the place, which is often a bigger change than swapping the grape.
Same grape, cooler climate
Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.
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.
Štajerska Šipon
Both are made from šipon, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Szamorodni
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Štajerska Šipon
Both are made from šipon, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
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.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more neutral and subtle.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Sancerre
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Vin Jaune
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Brda Rebula
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
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.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Vin Jaune
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Brda Rebula
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more neutral and subtle.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Australian Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.
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.