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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Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2016, Willamette Valley Bottle Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2016, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa
683821
Review added: December 20, 2018
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$37.25 None
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Antinori Guado Al Tasso 2015, Doc Bolgheri Superiore Bottle Antinori Guado Al Tasso 2015, Doc Bolgheri Superiore
Tuscany, Italy
986380
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$134.95 None
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Ardbeg An Oa Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Unchillfiltered Bottle Ardbeg An Oa Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Unchillfiltered
Scotland, World
539643
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$105.65 None
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Isole E Olena Cepparello 2015 Bottle Isole E Olena Cepparello 2015
Tuscany, Italy
25650
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$113.95 None
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Giacomo Bologna Braida Brachetto D'acqui 2017 Bottle Giacomo Bologna Braida Brachetto D'acqui 2017
Piedmont, Italy
0
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Ca' Del Baio Moscato D'asti 101 2017 Bottle Ca' Del Baio Moscato D'asti 101 2017
Piedmont, Italy
0
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Domaine Barmès Buecher Crémant D'alsace 2016 Bottle Domaine Barmès Buecher Crémant D'alsace 2016
Alsace, France
0
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$32.95 None
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Domaine Rolet Père Et Fils Crémant Du Jura Brut Blanc Bottle Domaine Rolet Père Et Fils Crémant Du Jura Brut Blanc
Jura, France
0
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460 Cascina Gianluca Viberti Nebbiolo D'alba Spumante Brut Rosé, Piedmont Bottle 460 Cascina Gianluca Viberti Nebbiolo D'alba Spumante Brut Rosé, Piedmont
Piedmont, Italy
0
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La Guardiense Quid Brut Rosato, Campania Igt Bottle La Guardiense Quid Brut Rosato, Campania Igt
Campania, Italy
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