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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Markus Molitor Haus Klosterberg Riesling Auslese 2007, Qmp Bottle Markus Molitor Haus Klosterberg Riesling Auslese 2007, Qmp
Mosel, Germany
249714
Review added: November 02, 2011
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$24.95 None
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Domaine Bernard Defaix Côte De Lechet Reserve Chablis 1er Cru 2008, Ac Bottle Domaine Bernard Defaix Côte De Lechet Reserve Chablis 1er Cru 2008, Ac
Burgundy, France
17541
Review added: November 02, 2011
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$34.95 None
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Stratus Red 2008, VQA Niagara On The Lake, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Stratus Red 2008, VQA Niagara On The Lake, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
131037
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$44.20 None
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Roche De Bellene Volnay Les Pitures 1er Cru 2008, Ac Bottle Roche De Bellene Volnay Les Pitures 1er Cru 2008, Ac
Burgundy, France
241083
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$29.95 None
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Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf Du Pape 2009 Bottle Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf Du Pape 2009
Rhône, France
700922
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$48.25 None
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Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut Champagne 2002 Bottle Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut Champagne 2002
Champagne, France
69773
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Capanna Brunello Di Montalcino 2006 Bottle Capanna Brunello Di Montalcino 2006
Tuscany, Italy
651588
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Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Rutherford, Napa Valley Bottle Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Rutherford, Napa Valley
California, Usa
29553
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Ruffino Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2006, Docg Bottle Ruffino Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2006, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
353201
Review added: October 28, 2011
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Ascheri Fontanelle Barbera D'alba 2009, Podere Di Rivalta, Doc Bottle Ascheri Fontanelle Barbera D'alba 2009, Podere Di Rivalta, Doc
Piedmont, Italy
982462
Review added: October 28, 2011
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