The 16 months this wine spent in 300-litre French oak barrels has introduced a fine, integrated oak spice to the ripe dark fruit, lifted violet and mint notes. A wine for braised short ribs or slow-roasted lamb.[The National Wine Challenge did not include a tasting note.] Score - Double Platinum. (National Wine Challenge, 2020) The 16 months this wine spent in 300-litre French oak barrels has introduced a fine, integrated oak spice to the ripe dark fruit, lifted violet and mint notes. A wine for braised short ribs or slow-roasted lamb.[The National Wine Challenge did not include a tasting note.] Score - Double Platinum. (National Wine Challenge, 2020) 750 mL bottle