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.

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Clemente Vii Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2019, Sustainable, Docg Bottle Clemente Vii Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2019, Sustainable, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
573493
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$35.95 High
(1000+)V
Beauvignac Picpoul De Pinet 2022, Ap Bottle Beauvignac Picpoul De Pinet 2022, Ap
Midi, France
350124
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$16.95 High
(1000+)V
H.J. Fabre Ggg Grande Gualtallary Gran Malbec 2020, Gualtallary, Valle De Uco, Mendoza Bottle H.J. Fabre Ggg Grande Gualtallary Gran Malbec 2020, Gualtallary, Valle De Uco, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
35429
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$26.95 High
(528)V
Château De Marmorières Les Amandiers 2019, Sustainable, Ap La Clape Bottle Château De Marmorières Les Amandiers 2019, Sustainable, Ap La Clape
Languedoc, France
35996
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$23.95 High
(1000+)V
Bortoluzzi Pinot Grigio 2022, D.O.C. Delle Venezie Bottle Bortoluzzi Pinot Grigio 2022, D.O.C. Delle Venezie
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
27621
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$23.95 High
(1000+)V
Demorgenzon Dmz Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle Demorgenzon Dmz Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
698324
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$18.95 High
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Château De Vimont 2019, Ac Graves, Bordeaux, France Bottle Château De Vimont 2019, Ac Graves, Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France
35620
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$21.95 High
(1000+)V
Camigliano Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, Docg Bottle Camigliano Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
25970
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$72.95 None
(0)V
J.C. Perraud Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022, Ac Bottle J.C. Perraud Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022, Ac
Burgundy, France
34251
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$29.95 High
(1000+)V
Descendientes De J. Palacios Pétalos 2021, Do Bierzo Bottle Descendientes De J. Palacios Pétalos 2021, Do Bierzo
Galicia, Spain
446484
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$28.95 High
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Perez Cruz Piedra Seca Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Sustainable, Do Maipo Andes, Valle Del Maipo Bottle Perez Cruz Piedra Seca Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Sustainable, Do Maipo Andes, Valle Del Maipo
Maipo Valley, Chile
36167
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$22.95 High
(1000+)V
Domaine Chatelain Les Vignes De Saint Laurent L'abbaye Pouilly Fumé 2022, Ac Bottle Domaine Chatelain Les Vignes De Saint Laurent L'abbaye Pouilly Fumé 2022, Ac
Loire, France
958801
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$28.95 High
(775)V
Pieropan Soave Classico 2022, D.O.C. Bottle Pieropan Soave Classico 2022, D.O.C.
Veneto, Italy
946848
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$20.95 High
(1000+)V
Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2016, Vegan, Sustainable, Doca Rioja Bottle Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2016, Vegan, Sustainable, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
37235
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$22.95 High
(1000+)V
Pierre Sparr Grande Réserve Pinot Gris 2021, A.C.  Bottle Pierre Sparr Grande Réserve Pinot Gris 2021, A.C.
Alsace, France
983395
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$20.95 High
(1000+)V
Château Des Tours Brouilly 2021, Ac Bottle Château Des Tours Brouilly 2021, Ac
Beaujolais, France
637835
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$20.95 High
(1000+)V
Henry Of Pelham The Dry River Riesling 2022, Sustainable, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment Bottle Henry Of Pelham The Dry River Riesling 2022, Sustainable, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada
557165
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$19.95 High
(723)V
Barossa Valley Estate E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Barossa Valley Estate E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
731620
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$96.95 High
(292)V
Le Pas De Montmirail 2020, Ap Gigondas, Rhône, France Bottle Le Pas De Montmirail 2020, Ap Gigondas, Rhône, France
Rhône, France
35968
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$38.95 High
(1000+)V
Cloudsley Cellars Pinot Noir 2019, VQA Twenty Mile Bench Bottle Cloudsley Cellars Pinot Noir 2019, VQA Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada
11665
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$34.95 High
(468)V
Oreno 2021, Igt Toscana Bottle Oreno 2021, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
735597
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$99.95 High
(1000+)V
Colle Di Maggio Orione Syrah/Merlot 2022, Lazio I.G.P. Bottle Colle Di Maggio Orione Syrah/Merlot 2022, Lazio I.G.P.
Lazio, Italy
agent
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$27.88 Shopping_bag
Colle Di Maggio Velia Chardonnay/Fiano 2020, Lazio I.G.P. Bottle Colle Di Maggio Velia Chardonnay/Fiano 2020, Lazio I.G.P.
Lazio, Italy
agent
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$28.91 Shopping_bag
Colle Di Maggio Sirio Chardonnay 2022, Lazio I.G.P. Bottle Colle Di Maggio Sirio Chardonnay 2022, Lazio I.G.P.
Lazio, Italy
agent
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Roche De Bellene Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021, A.O.C. Corton Charlemagne Bottle Roche De Bellene Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021, A.O.C. Corton Charlemagne
Burgundy, France
37468
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$471.00 None
(0)V
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