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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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
974527
Review added: September 05, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Finca Nueva Crianza 2007, Doca Rioja Bottle Finca Nueva Crianza 2007, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
292763
Review added: September 05, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Luis Gurpegui Muga Monte Ory Crianza 2007, Do Navarra Bottle Luis Gurpegui Muga Monte Ory Crianza 2007, Do Navarra
Navarra, Spain
292011
Review added: September 05, 2012
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$13.95 None
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Peique Tinto Mencía 2010, Do Bierzo Bottle Peique Tinto Mencía 2010, Do Bierzo
Galicia, Spain
219204
Review added: September 05, 2012
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$14.95 None
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Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Wo Western Cape Bottle Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Wo Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa
282814
Review added: September 05, 2012
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$17.95 None
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Sebastiani Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County Bottle Sebastiani Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County
California, Usa
30791
Review added: September 05, 2012
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Bodegas Lan Reserva 2007, Doca Rioja Bottle Bodegas Lan Reserva 2007, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
42929
Review added: September 05, 2012
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Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2008, Napa Valley Bottle Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa
590356
Review added: September 05, 2012
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$39.95 None
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley (375ml) Bottle Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley (375ml)
California, Usa
258988
Review added: September 05, 2012
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Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2008, Napa Valley Bottle Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa
967992
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Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir 2008, Carneros Bottle Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir 2008, Carneros
California, Usa
925925
Review added: September 05, 2012
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Estancia Pinnacles Ranches Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Monterey Bottle Estancia Pinnacles Ranches Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Monterey
California, Usa
289165
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Benton Lane Pinot Gris 2010, Willamette Valley Bottle Benton Lane Pinot Gris 2010, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa
64253
Review added: September 05, 2012
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$18.75 None
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Cristom Sommers Reserve Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley Bottle Cristom Sommers Reserve Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa
942490
Review added: September 05, 2012
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$49.95 None
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Dierberg Chardonnay 2008, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara Bottle Dierberg Chardonnay 2008, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara
California, Usa
289918
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Roederer Estate L'ermitage Brut 2003, Anderson Valley Bottle Roederer Estate L'ermitage Brut 2003, Anderson Valley
California, Usa
183392
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Garofoli Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi 2010, Classico Superiore Bottle Garofoli Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi 2010, Classico Superiore
Marche, Italy
277293
Review added: September 03, 2012
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Norman Hardie Unfiltered Niagara Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Norman Hardie Unfiltered Niagara Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
208702
Review added: September 02, 2012
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$39.00 None
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Bodegas Castaño Hécula Monastrell 2009, Do Yecla Bottle Bodegas Castaño Hécula Monastrell 2009, Do Yecla
Spain
718999
Review added: August 24, 2012
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Castaño La Casona Monastrell 2011, Yecla Bottle Castaño La Casona Monastrell 2011, Yecla
Spain
143743
Review added: August 24, 2012
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Merry Edwards Pinot Noir 2009, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County Bottle Merry Edwards Pinot Noir 2009, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
California, Usa
656850
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Starry Night Old Vine Zinfandel 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Starry Night Old Vine Zinfandel 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
293332
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$27.20 None
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De Loach Green Valley Pinot Noir 2008, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle De Loach Green Valley Pinot Noir 2008, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
52217
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$44.95 None
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Stanford Hills Estate Jacksons Pinotage 2009, Wo Walker Bay Bottle Stanford Hills Estate Jacksons Pinotage 2009, Wo Walker Bay
Walker Bay, South Africa
278341
Review added: August 21, 2012
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De Bortoli Gulf Station Chardonnay 2010, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia Bottle De Bortoli Gulf Station Chardonnay 2010, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
Victoria, Australia
238071
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$14.75 None
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