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Wines like Auslese

"Selected harvest" — individually selected very ripe bunches, often with some botrytis. Usually, though not always, sweet. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Auslese?

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 That it is not too strong How full and weighty it is That it is not oaky How aromatic it is The touch of sweetness

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too alcoholic or warming too plain or too simple too peppery too perfumed 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.
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.
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.
That it is not oaky: No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
How aromatic it is: Some grapes announce themselves from across the room — Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc. Others are far quieter, and quiet is not the same as dull.
The spice: Black pepper, clove, cinnamon. Some of it is the grape — the pepper in Syrah is a measured compound called rotundone — and some is the barrel.
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 tropical, exotic fruit, while moving away from too perfumed, too alcoholic or warming and too peppery.

You said you like the tropical, exotic fruit and that it is too perfumed. Both are about aromatic intensity, 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.

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less perfumed.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Substantially less peppery.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less perfumed.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
About as peppery as the wine you started from.

Vin Santo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less perfumed.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
About as peppery as the wine you started from.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as perfumed as the wine you started from.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
About as peppery as the wine you started from.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as perfumed as the wine you started from.
About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Substantially less peppery.

Sauternes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as perfumed as the wine you started from.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
About as peppery as the wine you started from.

Vin de Constance

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as perfumed as the wine you started from.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
About as peppery as the wine you started from.

Beerenauslese

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as perfumed as the wine you started from.
About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
About as peppery as the wine you started from.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Vin Santo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more restrained in fruit.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Vin Santo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more restrained in fruit.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

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.

Spätlese

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more restrained in fruit.

Mosel Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and both come from the same country.

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

Eiswein

Both are made from riesling, and both come from the same country.

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

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.

Eiswein

Both are made from riesling, and both come from the same country.

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

Trockenbeerenauslese

Both are made from riesling, and both come from the same country.

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

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more restrained in fruit.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Vin Santo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more restrained in fruit.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Vin Santo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more restrained in fruit.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and more restrained in fruit.

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Similar but fresher

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

Szamorodni

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Eiswein

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sauternes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but softer

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

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.

Vin Santo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and spicier.

Vin de Constance

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and softer and rounder.

Pfalz Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

The sparkling version

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

Sekt

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter in alcohol.

Austrian Sekt

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter in alcohol.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter in alcohol.

English Blanc de Noirs

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter in alcohol.

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Alsace Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Austrian Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Gros Manseng

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Similar but sweeter

Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.

Coteaux du Layon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Pedro Ximénez

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Vin Santo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more restrained in fruit.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Vin de Constance

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Szamorodni

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Szamorodni

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Vin Santo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more restrained in fruit.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Petit Manseng

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and drier.

Similar but more floral

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

Vin de Constance

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Alsace Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Australian Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Finger Lakes Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter in alcohol.

Similar but more savoury

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

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Vin Santo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and spicier.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Austrian Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Similar but fruitier

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

Recioto della Valpolicella

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vin de Constance

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Sauternes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Austrian Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Alsace Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Same grape, cooler climate

Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.

Eiswein

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Alsace Riesling

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Same grape, warmer climate

Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Beerenauslese

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Trockenbeerenauslese

Both are made from riesling, and both come from the same country.

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

Eiswein

Both are made from riesling, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

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.

Sauternes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Tokaji Aszú

Tokaji Aszú scores closest to Auslese across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Vin Santo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more restrained in fruit.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

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.

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less spicy.

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.

Vin Santo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more restrained in fruit.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

A step up

The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.

Sauternes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Tokaji Aszú

Tokaji Aszú scores closest to Auslese across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more neutral and subtle.

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more neutral and subtle.

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.