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Wines like Eiswein

Grapes frozen on the vine and pressed while still frozen — pure, piercing fruit with none of botrytis’s honeyed character. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Eiswein?

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 The citrus and orchard fruit That it is not too strong The creamy, rounded texture How aromatic it is The touch of sweetness

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too sharp or lemony too alcoholic or warming too buttery or thick 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 that it is not too alcoholic.

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.

Trockenbeerenauslese

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

Keeps that it is not too alcoholic.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.

Beerenauslese

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

Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.

Auslese

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

Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.

Austrian botrytis sweet wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.

Tokaji Aszú

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.

Mosel Riesling

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

Keeps that it is not too alcoholic.

Kabinett

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

Keeps that it is not too alcoholic.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 spicier, and fuller and richer.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more oaky.

Beerenauslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Auslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Austrian botrytis sweet wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Tokaji Aszú

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Moscato d’Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and lighter.

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

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.

Mosel Riesling

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 lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Kabinett

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, and drier.

Moscato d’Asti

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more sparkling.

Hunter Valley Semillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 spicier, and broader and softer.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more oaky.

Beerenauslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Austrian botrytis sweet wine

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

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.

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 spicier, and fuller and richer.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more oaky.

Beerenauslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Auslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Similar but softer

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

Vin de Constance

Vin de Constance scores closest to Eiswein across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more floral.

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 fresher and more acidic, and spicier.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

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

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 stronger and warmer, and fresher and more acidic.

The sparkling version

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

Moscato d’Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and lighter.

Hondarrabi Zuri

Hondarrabi Zuri scores closest to Eiswein across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and stronger and warmer.

Sekt

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Kabinett

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 drier, and lighter.

Mosel 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, and drier.

Moscato d’Asti

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

Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and lighter.

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Austrian botrytis sweet wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Tokaji Aszú

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Sauternes

Sauternes scores closest to Eiswein across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 spicier, and fuller and richer.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more oaky.

Beerenauslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Auslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Similar but more restrained

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

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Szamorodni

Szamorodni scores closest to Eiswein across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 aromatic, and spicier.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more aromatic.

Similar but more floral

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

Moscato d’Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mosel 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, and leaner and more cutting.

Kabinett

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, and drier.

Vin de Constance

Vin de Constance scores closest to Eiswein across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and broader and softer.

Similar but more savoury

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

Tokaji Aszú

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more savoury.

Mosel Riesling

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 lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Szamorodni

Szamorodni scores closest to Eiswein across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Similar but fruitier

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

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 spicier, and fuller and richer.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more oaky.

Beerenauslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Auslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

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 the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more oaky.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 fuller and richer, and spicier.

Auslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and fuller and richer.

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 stronger and warmer, and fuller and richer.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 spicier, and fresher and more acidic.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

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

Beerenauslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Auslese

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 stronger and warmer, and lighter.

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.

Tokaji Aszú

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Mosel 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, and leaner and more cutting.

Something more adventurous

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

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 spicier, and fuller and richer.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more oaky.

Beerenauslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Auslese

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 stronger and warmer, 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.

Trockenbeerenauslese

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 spicier, and fuller and richer.

Canadian Icewine

Both are made from riesling, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more oaky.

Beerenauslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Auslese

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 stronger and warmer, and spicier.

A step up

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

Tokaji Aszú

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and spicier.

Sauternes

Sauternes scores closest to Eiswein across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more oaky.

Mosel 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, and leaner and more cutting.

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.