It's been five months since we last looked at the hottest restaurants in California Wine Country, so today we circle back and select six newish locales that have been garnering serious buzz. As was the case last time around, we've been fortunate enough to consult Eater SF editor Carolyn Alburger, who has shared with us some of her picks.

The map features the first west coast business of a certain Japanese celebrity chef (Morimoto Napa), two exciting Mexican-inspired restaurants (Mateo's Cocina Latina and La Condesa), and a new high-profile winery (Ram's Gate).

Tried any of the places on the list or feel there are any glaring omissions? You know what to do.

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