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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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Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett 2016, Prädikatswein Bottle Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett 2016, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany
160846
Review added: November 29, 2017
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$22.95 None
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Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2015, Barossa, South Australia Bottle Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2015, Barossa, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
522235
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$21.95 None
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Z. Alexander Brown Uncaged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, North Coast Bottle Z. Alexander Brown Uncaged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, North Coast
California, Usa
478628
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Familia Zuccardi Q Chardonnay 2016, Mendoza Bottle Familia Zuccardi Q Chardonnay 2016, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
232702
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Dirty Laundry Threadbare Vines Gewurztraminer 2015, BC VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle Dirty Laundry Threadbare Vines Gewurztraminer 2015, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
514992
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$14.75 None
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The Black Chook Shiraz/Viognier 2016, Mclaren Vale/Padthaway, South Australia Bottle The Black Chook Shiraz/Viognier 2016, Mclaren Vale/Padthaway, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
66738
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Joao M. Barbosa Lapa Dos Gaivoes 2014, Vinho Regional Alentejano Bottle Joao M. Barbosa Lapa Dos Gaivoes 2014, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal
523605
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Delheim Shiraz 2013, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle Delheim Shiraz 2013, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
959080
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Gran Passione Rosso 2016, Igt Veneto Bottle Gran Passione Rosso 2016, Igt Veneto
Veneto, Italy
410704
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Teliani Valley Mukuzani 2014, Mukuzani, Khaketi Bottle Teliani Valley Mukuzani 2014, Mukuzani, Khaketi
Georgia
181271
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