In a previous post about booze infusing, I mentioned that I came into some oak barrels. Before they arrived at my bar I was thinking I would use them for infusions in them, but then I got my hands on ...

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.

All oak is not created equal. Here’s why the type of barrel used to age your wine matters and how it impacts what’s in your glass. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event ...