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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Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
686675
Review added: October 02, 2014
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$19.95 None
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Cuatro Rayas Viñedos Centenarios Verdejo 2012, Do Rueda Bottle Cuatro Rayas Viñedos Centenarios Verdejo 2012, Do Rueda
Rueda, Spain
312900
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$15.25 None
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Dolianum San Maté Dogliani 2011, Docg Bottle Dolianum San Maté Dogliani 2011, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
378729
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$13.25 None
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Solar Das Bouças Loureiro 2013, Doc Vinho Verde Bottle Solar Das Bouças Loureiro 2013, Doc Vinho Verde
Portugal
221036
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$13.95 None
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Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
382325
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$59.95 None
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Macrostie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California Bottle Macrostie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Usa
674911
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$34.95 None
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Hungerford Hill Classic Chardonnay 2010, Tumbarumba, New South Wales Bottle Hungerford Hill Classic Chardonnay 2010, Tumbarumba, New South Wales
New South Wales, Australia
397083
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$24.95 None
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Nk'mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay 2012, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Nk'mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay 2012, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
391813
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$22.95 None
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Fazio Aegades Grillo 2012, Doc Erice Bottle Fazio Aegades Grillo 2012, Doc Erice
Sicily, Italy
388637
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$14.25 None
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Cave Spring Estate Bottled Gewurztraminer 2012, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Cave Spring Estate Bottled Gewurztraminer 2012, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
302059
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$17.95 None
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Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso Ca' Del Merlo 2004, Igt Veneto Bottle Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso Ca' Del Merlo 2004, Igt Veneto
Veneto, Italy
958595
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$99.95 None
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La Crema Chardonnay 2012, Los Carneros, Sonoma County Bottle La Crema Chardonnay 2012, Los Carneros, Sonoma County
California, Usa
184929
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$39.95 None
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Travaglini Gattinara 2008, Docg Bottle Travaglini Gattinara 2008, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
713354
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$29.95 None
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Kunde Zinfandel 2012, Sonoma Valley Bottle Kunde Zinfandel 2012, Sonoma Valley
California, Usa
965921
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$23.95 None
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Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 2013, Pradikätswein Bottle Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 2013, Pradikätswein
Mosel, Germany
927756
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$21.95 None
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Louis Bouillot Perle Rare Brut Crémant De Bourgogne 2009 Bottle Louis Bouillot Perle Rare Brut Crémant De Bourgogne 2009
Burgundy, France
178137
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Benziger Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma County Bottle Benziger Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma County
California, Usa
34777
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Gaja Sito Moresco 2012, Doc Langhe Bottle Gaja Sito Moresco 2012, Doc Langhe
Piedmont, Italy
976043
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$61.95 None
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Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2012, Willamette Valley Bottle Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2012, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa
683821
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$41.95 None
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Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County Bottle Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County
California, Usa
186171
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$35.95 None
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
974527
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André Blanck Et Ses Fils Altenbourg Gewurztraminer 2013, Ac Alsace Bottle André Blanck Et Ses Fils Altenbourg Gewurztraminer 2013, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
168906
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Pahlmeyer Pinot Noir 2011, Sonoma Coast Bottle Pahlmeyer Pinot Noir 2011, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa
148536
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$119.95 None
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Zombory Pince 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2007, Tokaj Hegyalja (500ml) Bottle Zombory Pince 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2007, Tokaj Hegyalja (500ml)
Hungary
382606
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$39.75 None
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Le Clos Jordanne Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Le Clos Jordanne Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
33910
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$32.25 None
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