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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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, 53rd Vintage Bottle Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, 53rd Vintage
South Australia, Australia
84996
Review added: September 08, 2011
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$27.95 None
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Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, South Australia Bottle Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
414987
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$59.95 None
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Two Hands Yesterday's Hero Grenache 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Two Hands Yesterday's Hero Grenache 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
9506
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$29.95 None
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Cartagena Sauvignon Blanc 2009, San Antonio Valley Bottle Cartagena Sauvignon Blanc 2009, San Antonio Valley
San Antonio Valley, Chile
246405
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San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Carmenère 2008, Maule Valley Bottle San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Carmenère 2008, Maule Valley
Maule Valley, Chile
249201
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Aresti Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Curicó Valley Bottle Aresti Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Curicó Valley
Curicó Valley, Chile
651760
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Emiliana Winemaker's Selection Syrah/Mourvèdre 2007, Los Robles, Colchagua Valley Bottle Emiliana Winemaker's Selection Syrah/Mourvèdre 2007, Los Robles, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile
243394
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Rudolf Rabl Grüner Veltliner Reserve Vinum Optimum 2009, Kamptal Bottle Rudolf Rabl Grüner Veltliner Reserve Vinum Optimum 2009, Kamptal
Austria
216473
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Château St. Georges 2008, Ac St Georges St émilion Bottle Château St. Georges 2008, Ac St Georges St émilion
Bordeaux, France
960310
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Château Lalande Borie 2008, Ac Saint Julien Bottle Château Lalande Borie 2008, Ac Saint Julien
Bordeaux, France
234807
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