What We're Reading --

Bay Area wineries need oak barrels right now. But thousands are missing

Droves of barrels destined for Northern California wineries have been sitting in shipping containers for weeks, sometimes months, longer than usual because of a massive bottleneck at the Port of Oakland. New oak barrels are essential during the harvest season for fermenting and aging wines, and the delays are generating logistical challenges that could force wineries to cut corners on quality. (San Francisco Chronicle)