Peter Rockwell is the everyman’s wine writer, working in the liquor industry for more than 25 years and traveling the globe looking for something to fill his glass and put into words.

Of bubbly love potions

February 10, 2012

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air and all over the greeting card racks at your local pharmacy.

Swapping out football beer

February 03, 2012

Please forgive me, football fans.

The anatomy of scotch

January 20, 2012

Though he admits to never having tasted gasoline, I have a friend who imagines the closest thing to it he’s had in his mouth is scotch.

Beyond your comfort zone

January 20, 2012

Though no slouch in the unique grape varieties or colourful winemaking characters departments, South African wines still get the short end of the corkscrew from consumers.

Wine sipping on a budget

January 13, 2012

A New Year brings many things. None of which are more thrilling than those post-holiday bills dropped off by your friendly postman.

Perfect turkey supporters

December 23, 2011

As sure as the Grinch stole Christmas, it’s a given that we’ll all receive a bottle of wine over the holiday season.

Put wine love into words

December 16, 2011

When I was a young wine expert in training, there was no Internet. If you wanted to learn anything, you had to look it up in a book.

Drinking like it’s 1999

December 09, 2011

I can testify that some things do get better with age.

Holiday cheer in a bottle

December 02, 2011

While we like to think we watch our weight with Jennifer Hudson precision, as the weeks creep closer to Christmas, the call of an ice cold glass of cream liqueur gets louder.

Falling for a hint of sweet

November 18, 2011

Whoever thought up raking leaves needs a good talking to.

Down under’s most delicious

November 10, 2011

Canadian writer Natalie MacLean is a liquid media juggernaut.

Masi Agricola’s innovations

November 03, 2011

When it comes to superstar producers, the Italian wine industry has almost as many as a Justin Bieber album.

Drink and be very scary

October 28, 2011

While Justin Timberlake and the guys from The Lonely Island are today’s golden boys of Saturday Night Live, I remember when Dan Aykroyd ruled.

Fall for this orange tipple

October 21, 2011

You have to love Europeans and their ritual of pre-dinner drinks that makes booze a natural companion to their dining culture.

Complement Chinese food

October 14, 2011

Even though it’s been making wine since around 5,000 B.C., as a culture China’s always been about the food, so its population never embraced the art of combing liquids and solids with the enthusiasm of their counterparts elsewhere.

A toast to the side dishes

October 07, 2011

If you’re into wine, you have to love Thanksgiving.

Wine’s kosher side

September 23, 2011

With Rosh Hashanah next week, the sales of kosher wines are sure to increase.  Kosher wines are made with Sabbath-observant Jews present during all aspects of the wine’s creation.

The signature drink of Bermuda

September 02, 2011

Believe it or not, sometimes I travel without a liquid reason — well, sort of. As you read this, I’m hanging out  in a small pub in Bermuda with a large cocktail in hand.

Red wine that's ready for the grill

August 26, 2011

If I learned one thing during my travels in South America, it was that the Argentineans love their barbecue.

South Africa in a wine glass

August 18, 2011

South Africa may have been the best combination of new and mind-blowing experiences.

A barbecue wine lesson

August 12, 2011

I like nothing better than a nicely prepared burger so a plethora of patties was the best way to christen my latest investment. It was also a great opportunity to experiment with a barbecue-ready wine.

Ideal grilling season grapes

July 15, 2011

Though I don’t work magic in the kitchen as much as I used to, I’m still a cookbook fan.

Sharing a brew with dad

June 17, 2011

If it’s liquid, I love it. So, I’m sure my father doesn’t mind this Father’s Day that while I inherited his appreciation for a fine pint of beer, I also spread my love around the wine and spirit world, too.

Wow with your wedding wine

June 03, 2011

While planning a wedding is no piece of cake, I admit that I only had two responsibilities during the organization of my nuptials: Select the wine for the reception and stay out of the way.

Coolers for the mature crowd

May 27, 2011

If you’re over 30, you probably await the arrival of new coolers with the same enthusiasm you reserve for the release of a Britney Spears album.

When boy meets grill

May 20, 2011

I’m a bit of a barbecue weenie. At my house, boy meets grill until mid-fall. Then I wheel my gas-fired girl into the garage until Victoria Day.

Thai one on

May 13, 2011

When it comes to take-out, I love Thai. While the light, fresh personality of Thailand’s cuisine makes my mouth water, it’s the underlying spiciness that really turns my corkscrew.    

Pairing that Mother's Day brunch

May 06, 2011

Is there any meal better than brunch? Relaxing and unpretentious, it unites a lot of different food elements most of which even a culinary klutz like me can piece together.

Checking Spain off the wine lover's checklist

April 08, 2011

There's a first time for everything and finally, after many failed attempts, I got to experience Spain this past January.

A crisp white wine that captures the season

April 01, 2011

When you have two English Springer Spaniels a backyard spring cleanup is less about raking leaves and more about poop patrol.