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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Serenity Sparkling Riesling, Methóde Cuve Close, VQA Ontario Bottle Serenity Sparkling Riesling, Methóde Cuve Close, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada
19897
Review added: April 22, 2021
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$16.25 None
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The Tragically Hip Ahead By A Century Chardonnay 2019, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle The Tragically Hip Ahead By A Century Chardonnay 2019, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
483875
Review added: April 22, 2021
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$21.95 None
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Fratelli Povero Terre Del Conte Roero Arneis 2019, Docg Bottle Fratelli Povero Terre Del Conte Roero Arneis 2019, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
436915
Review added: April 22, 2021
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$17.95 None
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Nekeas Vega Sindoa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Do Navarra Bottle Nekeas Vega Sindoa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Do Navarra
Navarra, Spain
281246
Review added: April 22, 2021
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$15.95 None
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Stefano Farina Barbera D'alba 2018, Doc Bottle Stefano Farina Barbera D'alba 2018, Doc
Piedmont, Italy
10601
Review added: April 22, 2021
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Long Meadow Ranch Farmstead Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley Bottle Long Meadow Ranch Farmstead Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley
California, Usa
16456
Review added: April 21, 2021
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$37.75 None
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Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2020, A.P. Costières De Nîmes Bottle Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2020, A.P. Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France
950576
Review added: April 21, 2021
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Soalheiro Alvarinho Granit 2019, Monção E Melgaço A Origem Do Alvarinho Bottle Soalheiro Alvarinho Granit 2019, Monção E Melgaço A Origem Do Alvarinho
Portugal

Review added: April 21, 2021
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João Portugal Ramos Alvarinho 2019, Doc Vinho Verde Bottle João Portugal Ramos Alvarinho 2019, Doc Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde, Portugal

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Quinta Das Arcas Arca Nova Alvarinho Colheita Selecionada 2019, Vinho Regional Minho Bottle Quinta Das Arcas Arca Nova Alvarinho Colheita Selecionada 2019, Vinho Regional Minho
Vinho Verde, Portugal

Review added: April 21, 2021
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