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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Ironstone Vineyards Obsession Symphony 2007, California Bottle Ironstone Vineyards Obsession Symphony 2007, California
California, Usa
355784
Review added: October 21, 2009
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$14.95 None
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Domaine Allimant Laugner Pinot Blanc 2008, Ac Alsace Bottle Domaine Allimant Laugner Pinot Blanc 2008, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
926980
Review added: October 21, 2009
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$15.95 None
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Terredora Aglianico 2007, Igt Campania Bottle Terredora Aglianico 2007, Igt Campania
Puglia, Italy
602284
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$15.95 None
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Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2007, Doc Bottle Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2007, Doc
Veneto, Italy
995704
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$17.95 None
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Liberty School Zinfandel 2006, California Bottle Liberty School Zinfandel 2006, California
California, Usa
41095
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$18.95 None
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Clos Du Bois Chardonnay 2007, North Coast Bottle Clos Du Bois Chardonnay 2007, North Coast
California, Usa
124867
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Richard Hamilton Hut Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle Richard Hamilton Hut Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
Australia
567917
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$15.95 None
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Mas Des Bressades Cabernet/Syrah 2007, Vin De Pays Du Gard Bottle Mas Des Bressades Cabernet/Syrah 2007, Vin De Pays Du Gard
Rhône, France
712174
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$19.95 None
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Stonehedge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley Bottle Stonehedge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa
25122
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Ornellaia 2006, Doc Bolgheri Superiore Bottle Ornellaia 2006, Doc Bolgheri Superiore
Tuscany, Italy
722470
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