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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.

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.

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.

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.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.

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.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

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.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Gewürztraminer

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 sweeter.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

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 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.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

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 fresher.

Moschofilero

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

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

Mantinia Moschofilero

Mantinia Moschofilero scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Moscatel de Setúbal

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

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

Kisi

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

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

Similar but fresher

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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: Chosen because you asked for something softer.

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

The sparkling version

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

Asti

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

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

Moscato d’Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Prosecco

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

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

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.

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 more herbal and green.

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Torrontés

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Moschofilero

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

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Gewürztraminer

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 lighter.

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.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Gewürztraminer

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 more neutral and subtle, and more restrained in fruit.

Moscatel de Setúbal

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

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

Sauternes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

Vinsanto (Santorini)

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Pedro Ximénez

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

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

Petit Manseng

Both come from the same country.

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

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 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 more herbal and green.

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Coteaux du Layon

Both come from the same country.

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

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 savoury.

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

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 fuller and richer.

Marsanne

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

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

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: Chosen because you asked for something same grape, warmer climate.

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 more herbal and green.

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc 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 more neutral and subtle, and more restrained in fruit.

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.

Something more adventurous

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

Viognier

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

Viognier

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

A step up

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

California Chardonnay

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 lighter.

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.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

German dry Riesling (trocken) 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.