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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J.M. Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2011, Ac Bottle J.M. Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2011, Ac
Loire, France
367011
Review added: January 14, 2015
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$19.95 None
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Macho Man Monastrell 2012 Bottle
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Macho Man Monastrell 2012
Spain
392993
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$18.95 None
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Casa Castillo El Molar 2011, Do Jumilla Bottle Casa Castillo El Molar 2011, Do Jumilla
Murcia, Spain
397190
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Plume Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley Bottle Plume Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley
California, Usa
287367
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$29.95 None
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Bikandi Vendimia Seleccionada Reserva 2001, Doca Rioja Bottle Bikandi Vendimia Seleccionada Reserva 2001, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
391599
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$48.00 None
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Calera Chardonnay 2012, Central Coast Bottle Calera Chardonnay 2012, Central Coast
California, Usa
713313
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Abelis Carthago William Selection Crianza 2011, Do Toro Bottle Abelis Carthago William Selection Crianza 2011, Do Toro
Castilla y León, Spain
399105
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Domaine Chatelain Les Vignes De Saint Laurent L'abbaye 2013 Bottle Domaine Chatelain Les Vignes De Saint Laurent L'abbaye 2013
Loire, France
958801
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Podere La Vigna Brunello Di Montalcino 2008 Bottle Podere La Vigna Brunello Di Montalcino 2008
Tuscany, Italy
390807
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Bachelder Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012 Bottle Bachelder Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012
Burgundy, France
272005
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