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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Luigi Bosca Reserva Malbec 2012, Mendoza  Bottle Luigi Bosca Reserva Malbec 2012, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
79293
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$15.25 None
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Anselmi San Vincenzo 2014, Igt Veneto  Bottle
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Anselmi San Vincenzo 2014, Igt Veneto
Veneto, Italy
948158
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$17.95 None
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Famille Perrin Côtes Du Rhone Réserve 2012, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Bottle Famille Perrin Côtes Du Rhone Réserve 2012, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France
363457
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$16.95 None
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Sella & Mosca Riserva Cannonau Di Sardegna 2011, Doc Bottle Sella & Mosca Riserva Cannonau Di Sardegna 2011, Doc
Sardinia, Italy
425488
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$17.95 None
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Perrin & Fils Les Sinards Châteauneuf Du Pape 2012 Bottle Perrin & Fils Les Sinards Châteauneuf Du Pape 2012
Rhône, France
926626
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$39.95 None
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Hidden Bench Pinot Noir 2012, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Hidden Bench Pinot Noir 2012, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
274753
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$34.95 None
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La Chablisienne Chablis Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes 2012, Ac Bottle La Chablisienne Chablis Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes 2012, Ac
Burgundy, France
215525
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Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2011, Doc Bottle Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2011, Doc
Veneto, Italy
479766
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Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Chardonnay 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula  Bottle
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Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Chardonnay 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
89037
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Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2013, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula  Bottle Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2013, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
286377
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