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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Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley Bottle Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley
California, Usa
193763
Review added: July 25, 2014
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$149.95 None
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Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley Bottle Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
California, Usa
WA-71511
Review added: July 25, 2014
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$200.00 Shopping_bag
Williams Selyem Russian River Pinot Noir 2011 Bottle Williams Selyem Russian River Pinot Noir 2011
California, Usa
WA-71444
Review added: July 24, 2014
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$100.00 None
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Catena Malbec High Mountain Vines 2012 Bottle Catena Malbec High Mountain Vines 2012
Mendoza, Argentina
478727
Review added: July 24, 2014
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$19.95 None
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La Ferla Nero D'avola 2011, Igp Sicilia Bottle La Ferla Nero D'avola 2011, Igp Sicilia
Sicily, Italy
382358
Review added: July 24, 2014
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$16.95 None
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Frei Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Alexander Valley Bottle Frei Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Alexander Valley
California, Usa
38075
Review added: July 24, 2014
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$23.95 None
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Hubbs Creek Gamay Rose Sussreserve 2012, Ontario Bottle Hubbs Creek Gamay Rose Sussreserve 2012, Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Winery
Review added: July 24, 2014
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$17.95 Shopping_bag
Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley Bottle Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa
706739
Review added: July 24, 2014
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$163.95 None
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Codorníu Seleccion Raventos Pinot Noir Sparkling Bottle
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Codorníu Seleccion Raventos Pinot Noir Sparkling
Catalonia, Spain
370080
Review added: July 24, 2014
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$12.80 None
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2027 Cellars Queenston Road Sparkling 2011, VQA St David's Bench Bottle 2027 Cellars Queenston Road Sparkling 2011, VQA St David's Bench
Ontario, Canada
Winery
Review added: July 24, 2014
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$30.00 Shopping_bag
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