john Szabo

john Szabo
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562 people have been to outer space, but there are only 269 master sommeliers currently sipping wine worldwide and John is one of them; he was the first Canadian to add the “MS” credentials to his name in 2004. He has also been named “Canada’s best-known sommelier” in Meininger’s Wine Business International Magazine. Today, John is a partner and principal critic for WineAlign.com, and buyer for the WineAlign Exchange wine club, as well as columnist at Modalina, Monarch and MarQuee magazines. He recently joined the team at CellArt, a company fusing art and design with function in one-of-a-kind luxury wine cellars, as content contributor, in-house cellar consultant and occasional event host to share his passion and expertise with collectors and wine lovers worldwide.

John is co-host of the new podcast Wine Thieves with WineAlign colleague Sara D’Amato, host of the IGTV series 5 to 7 Winedown, and a three-time champion on So You Think You Know Wine, WineAlign’s online blind wine tasting video show, recently dusted off as Think You Know Wine Live!, on Zoom.

He freelances for wine publications around the world, while his last book, Volcanic Wines: Salt, Grit and Power, earned critical acclaim including the André Simon award for best drinks book of 2016. On the consulting side, John builds wine programs across Canada, and is currently sourcing wines for Accor/Fairmont/Sofitel Hotels in Québec.

He (used to) speak regularly at trade conferences around the world, and (used to) spend many weeks each year travelling wine country worldwide to keep on top of this fascinating industry. Now, he does a lot of Zoom interviews and tastes more wine at home and in the office than ever before.

@johnszabo; Instagram: johnszaboms; www.johnszabo.com

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Mcwatters Collection Meritage 2020, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Mcwatters Collection Meritage 2020, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
19304
Review added: July 15, 2023
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Tinhorn Creek Reserve Merlot 2020, BC VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Tinhorn Creek Reserve Merlot 2020, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
Winery
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Lake Breeze Pinot Gris 2022, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Lake Breeze Pinot Gris 2022, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
19167
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Niagara College Teaching Winery Dean's List Riesling 2022, VQA St. David's Bench Bottle
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Niagara College Teaching Winery Dean's List Riesling 2022, VQA St. David's Bench
Ontario, Canada
20506
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Clos Du Soleil Signature 2020, Similkameen Valley Bottle
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Clos Du Soleil Signature 2020, Similkameen Valley
British Columbia, Canada
15740
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$45.95 None
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Magnotta Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Edition 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Magnotta Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Edition 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
20112
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Le Clos Jordanne Claystone Terrace Chardonnay 2020, Twenty Mile Bench Bottle
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Le Clos Jordanne Claystone Terrace Chardonnay 2020, Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada
20650
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Township 7 Seven Stars Aurora 2019, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Township 7 Seven Stars Aurora 2019, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
20969
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Fielding Cabernet Franc Estate Bottled 2020, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Fielding Cabernet Franc Estate Bottled 2020, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
20179
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Nostalgia Wines Family Collection Syrah Home Vineyard 2020, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Nostalgia Wines Family Collection Syrah Home Vineyard 2020, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
19397
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