california's best lesser known vineyards

The San Francisco Chronicle had an article by John Bonne this past Sunday on some lesser know but really good vineyards in California.  Two vineyards mentioned in the article, Alder Springs and Manchester Ridge, we started getting fruit from with the 2008 harvest.  We get Syrah and Pinot Noir from Alder Springs and Pinot Noir from Manchester Ridge. The wine we have in barrel from these vineyards at this early stage is stunning.  I can't wait for the finished wine in early 2010! -- by John