about this blog

Weird Times in Wine is the wine blog of Andrew Triska, a wine writer and wine scientist. I write about wine history, underappreciated wine regions, wine fraud, grape and yeast biology, and industry news. My current research involves cold-adapted yeasts in winemaking and machine learning approaches to winery and brewery biocontrol.

If you’re looking for my non-wine writing, including the books I’ve written on mental health and self-help, click here for the web site of my psychotherapy practice.

Editorial policies

Samples of wine are welcome, especially wines from lesser-known regions or smaller producers using unusual grapes and interesting winemaking techniques. I’m also interested in wines that deliver quality and innovation at an under-$40 price point. Please send tech sheets if available. My mailing address for samples is 117-14 Union Turnpike #DB1, Queens, NY 11415. Please direct all other mail to my office at 208 E. 31st St., Lower Level, New York, NY 10017.

Acceptance of a sample does not guarantee coverage of your products. I do not accept unsolicited topic suggestions or guest posts from commercial entities. This blog does not publish sponsored content and I do not accept compensation of any kind to cover a product or service.

When linking to a wine or other product, I may use an affiliate link and receive a small amount of compensation if you complete a purchase. The presence of affiliate links do not affect the content of articles or the wines I recommend.

Feel free to contact me via anytime email or using this form.

Graphics

I only feature wines I’m excited about recommending to my readers in this blog. If your wine has been featured in this blog or named as a top value in one of my articles, you’re welcome to use either of the below graphics in your marketing materials. Please contact me if you would like the vector files.

bio/education

  • DipWSET, International Wine Center, expected 2025

  • Ph.D. in Natural, Mathematical, and Computational Sciences, Global Center for Advanced Studies (GCAS) (admitted for June 2025)

  • M.S. in Biological Sciences, Clemson University, expected May 2025

  • WSET Level 3 in Wines with Merit, 2021

  • B.A. in English with Highest Honors, Williams College, 2006