Fresh, funny and down-to-earth, Peter Rockwell is the everyman’s wine writer. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada he’s worked in the liquor industry for over 25 years and has written about wine, spirits & beer since graduating from the School of Journalism at the University of King’s College in 1986. His reviews and feature articles have been published in Tidings, Vines, Occasions, Where and on Alliant.net to name a few; he has been a weekly on-air wine feature columnist for both CBC-TV and Global Television and his wine column ‘Liquid Assets’ appeared weekly in two of Nova Scotia’s daily newspapers, ‘The Halifax Daily News’ and ‘The Cape Breton Post.’ Today Peter’s irreverent answer man column ‘Bon Vivant’ appears each month in Tidings Magazine and his weekly ‘Liquid Assets’ column is published in the Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, London, Toronto & Halifax editions of the METRO newspaper and appears regularly on METRO web sites in cities across North America. When not drinking at home, and at work, Peter travels the globe looking for something to fill his glass and put into words.
I never thought I’d see the day when calorie-counting would be the latest wine trend. After all, the belly-expanding issue with booze comes from its sugar and alcohol. Wines tend to have low quantities of both, with the average white … Continue Reading
It’s never too early to get your ice cubes in a row when it comes to summertime cocktails. Though popping the cork on a bottle of wine or twisting-off the cap of a chilled beer may be easier, no drink … Continue Reading
While the thermometers across the country may be telling a different story, spring has sprung in Canada. Just because you still have to wear your winter coat to let out the cat doesn’t mean you can’t embrace all that’s fresh … Continue Reading
Much like a human union, when it comes to food and wine, the bride often comes with an entourage that can’t be ignored. Big holiday meals are a classic example. Though the turkey might be the star of the show, … Continue Reading
Depending on where you are in this great country, the weather may look more like a winter wonderland than spring. Somebody forgot to tell Mother Nature that we had a change of season this week. While I hate pigeonholing certain … Continue Reading
I’ve met enough winemakers who think they’re rock stars, so I guess it’s only fair that a rock star can think himself a winemaker. Dave Matthews, the man behind the newly released The Dreaming Tree wines, is only the latest … Continue Reading
While it may not be politically correct to admit, when it comes to just about anything, “looks” really do matter. Of course, what each of us considers attractive can be subjective. What turns my head may turn your stomach. Though … Continue Reading
As a James Bond aficionado, I was more than a bit disappointed that vodka didn’t make an official appearance in his blockbuster, Skyfall. I watched it again the other night, from the comfort of my own couch, and took a … Continue Reading
Since I’m the guy who’s still working his way through the first season of Mad Men, I’ve been slow getting into Game of Thrones. That said, Thrones’ plot line may have me forsaking Don Draper in favour of Tyrion Lannister. … Continue Reading
For a country not much larger than New Brunswick, Ireland sure has created an international reputation for itself. Whether music, literature, cuisine, bar culture and, of course, liquids, its fame is undeniable. Though I’m only one quarter Irish, that part … Continue Reading
