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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Domaine Des Terres Gentilles Pinot Noir 2021, Ap Bourgogne Bottle Domaine Des Terres Gentilles Pinot Noir 2021, Ap Bourgogne
Burgundy, France
34254
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$23.95 High
(971)V
Château Bourdieu No. 1 2019, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux   Blaye Bottle Château Bourdieu No. 1 2019, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Blaye
Bordeaux, France
21095
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$23.95 High
(690)V
Rockway Vineyards Unoaked Chardonnay 2022, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment Bottle Rockway Vineyards Unoaked Chardonnay 2022, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada
483891
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$20.00 High
(234)V
13th Street Expression Series Pinot Grigio 2021, Vegan, Sustainable, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle 13th Street Expression Series Pinot Grigio 2021, Vegan, Sustainable, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
20311
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$19.95 High
(362)V
Tedeschi Pinot Grigio 2022, Igt Delle Venezie Bottle Tedeschi Pinot Grigio 2022, Igt Delle Venezie
Veneto, Italy
562058
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$18.95 High
(1000+)V
Cusumano Benuara Tenuta Presti E Pegni 2021, Sicilia Doc Bottle Cusumano Benuara Tenuta Presti E Pegni 2021, Sicilia Doc
Sicily, Italy
597138
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$17.95 High
(1000+)V
Inacayal Clan Malbec 2021, Mendoza Bottle Inacayal Clan Malbec 2021, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
32140
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$16.95 High
(1000+)V
Villa Yambol Kabile Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Pgi Thracian Valley Bottle Villa Yambol Kabile Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Pgi Thracian Valley
Bulgaria, World
33846
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$16.95 High
(1000+)V
Symbiose Riesling Trocken 2021, Qualitätswein Bottle Symbiose Riesling Trocken 2021, Qualitätswein
Pfalz, Germany
36928
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$15.95 High
(1000+)V
Orleans Borbón Manzanilla Fina, Do Manzanilla   Sanlúcar De Barrameda, Spain (375ml) Bottle Orleans Borbón Manzanilla Fina, Do Manzanilla Sanlúcar De Barrameda, Spain (375ml)
Jerez, Spain
400515
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$13.95 High
(870)V
Shanahans The Barking Dog Gsm 2021, Barossa Valley Bottle Shanahans The Barking Dog Gsm 2021, Barossa Valley
South Australia, Australia
20880
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$18.95 High
(284)V
Castelgreve Riserva Chianti Classico 2019, D.O.C.G. Bottle Castelgreve Riserva Chianti Classico 2019, D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
344416
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$23.95 High
(1000+)V
Sur De Los Andes Reserva Pinot Noir Rio Negro Single Vineyard 2020, Product Of Argentina Bottle Sur De Los Andes Reserva Pinot Noir Rio Negro Single Vineyard 2020, Product Of Argentina
Argentina
21991
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$18.95 High
(723)V
Domaine Queylus Tradition Cabernet Franc 2021, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Domaine Queylus Tradition Cabernet Franc 2021, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
11581
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$33.70 High
(428)V
Airfield Estates Runway Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Yakima Valley Bottle Airfield Estates Runway Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Yakima Valley
Washington, Usa
408351
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$29.95 High
(898)V
La Chablisienne Chablis Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes, Ac Bottle La Chablisienne Chablis Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes, Ac
Burgundy, France
215525
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$28.95 None
(0)V
Lavau Rasteau 2020, Ac Rasteau Bottle Lavau Rasteau 2020, Ac Rasteau
Rhône, France
394650
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$23.95 High
(1000+)V
Closerie Des Alisiers Bourgogne Aligoté 2022, Ac Bottle Closerie Des Alisiers Bourgogne Aligoté 2022, Ac
Burgundy, France
557728
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$22.95 High
(271)V
Viña Casablanca Itera Seaside Journey 2021, Sustainable, Chile Bottle Viña Casablanca Itera Seaside Journey 2021, Sustainable, Chile
Chile
34738
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$21.95 High
(1000+)V
Vittore White Vermouth, Valencia, Spain Bottle Vittore White Vermouth, Valencia, Spain
Valencia, Spain
33933
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$17.95 High
(417)V
Château De Nages Héritage Costières De Nîmes 2021, A.P. Costières De Nîmes Bottle Château De Nages Héritage Costières De Nîmes 2021, A.P. Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France
40964
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$22.95 High
(1000+)V
Château De Montfaucon "La Côte" Côtes Du Rhône 2019, Ap Bottle Château De Montfaucon "La Côte" Côtes Du Rhône 2019, Ap
Rhône, France
13439
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$21.95 High
(965)V
Château Los Boldos Grand Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Rapel Valley, Cachapoal Andes Bottle Château Los Boldos Grand Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Rapel Valley, Cachapoal Andes
Rapel Valley, Chile
556100
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
Kir Yianni Cuvée Villages Xinomavro 2020, P.D.O. Naoussa Bottle Kir Yianni Cuvée Villages Xinomavro 2020, P.D.O. Naoussa
Macedonia, Greece
14151
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$17.95 High
(816)V
Tombacco Aglianico Del Beneventano 2021, Igt Bottle Tombacco Aglianico Del Beneventano 2021, Igt
Campania, Italy
36846
Review added: February 20, 2024
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$14.95 High
(175)V
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