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.

@johnszabo; Instagram: johnszaboms; www.johnszabo.com

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Aurelio Settimo Dolcetto D'alba 2018 Bottle Aurelio Settimo Dolcetto D'alba 2018
Piedmont, Italy
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Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2016, Oakville, Napa Valley Bottle Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2016, Oakville, Napa Valley
California, Usa
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Groth Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, Napa Valley Bottle Groth Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, Napa Valley
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Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Bottle Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2019
California, Usa
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Lightfoot & Wolfville Small Lots Oak Island Vineyard Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2016 Bottle Lightfoot & Wolfville Small Lots Oak Island Vineyard Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2016
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Lightfoot & Wolfville Small Lots Oak Island Vineyard Kékfrankos Rosé 2018 Bottle Lightfoot & Wolfville Small Lots Oak Island Vineyard Kékfrankos Rosé 2018
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Lightfoot And Wolfville Ancienne Oak Island Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2017, Annapolis Valley Bottle Lightfoot And Wolfville Ancienne Oak Island Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2017, Annapolis Valley
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Saint Cosme Côtes Du Rhône 2020, Rhone Bottle
Saint Cosme Côtes Du Rhône 2020, Rhone
Rhône, France
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Mosole Pinot Grigio 2019, D.O.C. Venezia Bottle
Mosole Pinot Grigio 2019, D.O.C. Venezia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Le Piane Maggiorina Vino Rosso 2019, Boca Bottle
Le Piane Maggiorina Vino Rosso 2019, Boca
Piedmont, Italy
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