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Ibarra produces wines from La Presa Vineyards in Santa Ynez Valley, the warm heart of Santa Barbara County's Central Coast. The winery's portfolio centers on Grenache, Chardonnay, and Petite Sirah—grapes that thrive in the valley's sun-soaked terrain. La Presa Vineyards Grenache, rated 92 by Wine Enthusiast, anchors the range with the variety's characteristic red-fruit intensity and spice. The Chardonnay (89 rating) captures the region's ability to balance ripeness with acidity, while the Petite Sirah (87 rating) expresses the darker, more structured side of the vineyard's potential. Santa Ynez Valley's diurnal temperature swings—warm days, cool nights—shape wines with definition and depth. Ibarra's focus on these three varieties reflects both the vineyard's character and the broader strengths of Central Coast viticulture.
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