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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Vinos Sin Ley Graciano (Gra2) 2010, Doca Rioja Bottle Vinos Sin Ley Graciano (Gra2) 2010, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
190819
Review added: October 15, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Château De Fonbel 2009, Ac Saint Emilion Bottle Château De Fonbel 2009, Ac Saint Emilion
Bordeaux, France
196451
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$37.85 None
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Château Teyssier 2009, Ac St Emilion Grand Cru Bottle Château Teyssier 2009, Ac St Emilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux, France
303784
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$39.95 None
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Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2010, Igt Toscana Bottle Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2010, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
72439
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$52.95 None
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Les Hauts De Pontet Canet 2009, Ac Pauillac, 2nd Wine Of Château Pontet Canet Bottle Les Hauts De Pontet Canet 2009, Ac Pauillac, 2nd Wine Of Château Pontet Canet
Bordeaux, France
194449
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$54.85 None
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Château De Cruzeau 2009, Ac Pessac Léognan Bottle Château De Cruzeau 2009, Ac Pessac Léognan
Bordeaux, France
966473
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Château Senejac 2009, Ac Haut Médoc Bottle Château Senejac 2009, Ac Haut Médoc
Bordeaux, France
193037
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Domaine Delorme Et Fils Sur La Roche Pouilly Fuissé 2009, Ac Bottle Domaine Delorme Et Fils Sur La Roche Pouilly Fuissé 2009, Ac
Burgundy, France
87460
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Malivoire Albert's Honour Old Vines Foch 2010, VQA Ontario Bottle Malivoire Albert's Honour Old Vines Foch 2010, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada
551036
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Tierhoek Chenin Blanc 2009, Piekenierskloof Bottle Tierhoek Chenin Blanc 2009, Piekenierskloof
Western Cape, South Africa
288175
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$21.40 None
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