For centuries, oak has been the winemaker’s and distiller’s collaborator, quietly transforming clear spirits and young wines into something worth savoring. Here’s how the magic unfolds. Oak barrels ...

When I first wrote about wine 10 years ago this week, I wanted to make a point. A lot of different labels often get applied to wine. It’s elitist. It’s arrogant. It’s foreign or feminine or a whole ...

Just as the area’s mighty oak trees grew from tiny acorns, the city’s Oak Leaf Festival has blossomed from its humble beginnings in 1999 into an extensive 11-day event. The 14th annual Oak Leaf ...

Understand those "oaky" notes in your glass with our expert guide to the most popular types of wine barrels. Jonathan Cristaldi is a wine journalist and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area.