Carlos Raposo Definido Branco 2021

Olivia Wong - Decent, expected more

7/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and ordered it based on the description. It's well-made for sure, clean finish and good acidity. But for what I paid I wanted to be blown away and I was more like pleasantly satisfied. Partner preferred her glass of Douro.

Elena Vasquez - Birthday treat that delivered

8/10

Got this as a birthday present for myself because why not. Poured the first glass and it just smelled amazing right away — confident and fruity without being over the top. Had it with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder and it was perfect together.

Henrik Larsen - Carlos Raposo knows what he's doing

8/10

Second wine I've tried from this producer and they clearly know their stuff. Really well put together — the fruit, the acidity, everything just works. Had it over two evenings and it was actually better on night two. Great with a cheese board.

Marcus Chen - Solid Portuguese red

8/10

The guy at my local wine shop recommended this and I'm glad he did. Big fruit flavours but balanced, not jammy. 14% but you'd never know it — goes down dangerously smooth. Would buy again for a special occasion.

Gianluca Ferro - Good but pricey

7/10

Nice wine, don't get me wrong. Lovely depth and the finish lingers in a really pleasant way. But nearly sixty quid? I've had Portuguese reds at half the price that come close. Would maybe treat myself again but wouldn't rush back.

Tariq Hassan - Really impressed

9/10

I'm still fairly new to wine beyond the supermarket shelf but this was something else. Complex is the word I'd use — every sip I noticed something different. The alcohol is high but it doesn't burn at all, just adds this lovely weight. Expensive but I get why.

Priscilla Nunes - Proper Saturday night wine

9/10

Bought this for a dinner party and it was the star of the evening. Really rich and full but not heavy if that makes sense? The finish just keeps going. At £60 it's not an everyday bottle but it genuinely impressed everyone at the table.