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Wines like Condrieu

The benchmark Viognier: full-bodied, dry and extravagantly scented of apricot and honeysuckle. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Condrieu?

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 The floral character How aromatic it is

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too heavy too buttery or thick too floral or soapy too peppery too perfumed

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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.
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.
The floral character: Rose, violet, elderflower, orange blossom.
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.

Looking for something keeping the tropical, exotic fruit, while moving away from too floral or soapy.

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.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.

Viognier

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

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Spätlese

Spätlese scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

Mtsvane Kakhuri scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Kisi

Kisi scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Moscatel de Setúbal

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

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

Similar but fresher

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roussanne

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

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

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

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

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

The sparkling version

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

Prosecco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Glera

Glera scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roussanne

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

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

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Moscatel de Setúbal

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Vin de Constance

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but less oaky

One of the commonest requests in wine. Strips oak influence while holding grape character and weight.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Moscatel de Setúbal

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

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

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and less oaky.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Solaris

Solaris scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Roussanne

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

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

Similar but less floral

Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Pedro Ximénez

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

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Australian Riesling

Australian Riesling scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Fiano di Avellino

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and more savoury.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Roussanne

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

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

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fuller and richer.

Marsanne

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

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral.

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.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

English Bacchus

English Bacchus scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Australian Riesling

Australian Riesling scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

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.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

A step up

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

Australian Riesling

Australian Riesling scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Albariño

Albariño scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.