Gore couple Peter and Corina Morris won this year's Mint Lamb Competition at the Canterbury A&P Show on only their second try.
While it was only the second time they had entered, they have been finalists several times in the Glammies.
When a set of early twins was born in July - both the sire and dam were Charollais-cross - Mr Morris reckoned they could be perfect for the competition.
The competition is open to all breeds and celebrates the quality and variety of lamb available in New Zealand with a focus on increasing the consumption of lamb.
Lambs are first judged for yield before being tested for tenderness at Lincoln University and then taste-tested at the show.