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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Savas Cuvée Eva 2020, Ac Bottle Savas Cuvée Eva 2020, Ac
Bordeaux, France
35368
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$21.95 High
(746)V
Queenston Mile Chardonnay 2021, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara On The Lake Bottle
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Queenston Mile Chardonnay 2021, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
37766
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$35.00 High
(226)W
Wapisa Patagonia Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Rio Negro, Patagonia Bottle Wapisa Patagonia Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Rio Negro, Patagonia
Patagonia, Argentina
36181
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$17.95 High
(1000+)V
Rob Dolan White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Yarra Valley, Victoria Bottle Rob Dolan White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Yarra Valley, Australia
33754
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$26.95 High
(323)V
Kacaba Cabernet/Syrah 2020, Sustainable, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Kacaba Cabernet/Syrah 2020, Sustainable, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
26424
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$24.95 High
(330)V
Domaine Gael Martin Beaujolais Villages Les Pains 2022, Beaujolais Villages Bottle Domaine Gael Martin Beaujolais Villages Les Pains 2022, Beaujolais Villages
Beaujolais, France
35304
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
Jackson Triggs Niagara Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 2021, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Jackson Triggs Niagara Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 2021, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
25316
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$29.95 High
(233)V
Lungarotti Torre De Giano Vigna Il Pino Bianco Di Torgiano 2022, D.O.C. Bottle Lungarotti Torre De Giano Vigna Il Pino Bianco Di Torgiano 2022, D.O.C.
Umbria, Italy
268110
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$17.95 High
(825)V
Bindi Sergardi Tenuta I Colli La Boncia Chianti 2022, Docg Bottle Bindi Sergardi Tenuta I Colli La Boncia Chianti 2022, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
36332
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$21.95 High
(1000+)V
Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022, Sustainable, Qualitätswein Bottle Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022, Sustainable, Qualitätswein
Wachau, Austria
31534
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
Pio Cesare Barbera D'alba 2021, Doc Bottle Pio Cesare Barbera D'alba 2021, Doc
Piedmont, Italy
938886
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$36.95 High
(742)V
William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis 2021, A.C. Bottle William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis 2021, A.C.
Burgundy, France
461640
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$36.95 High
(1000+)V
Leaning Post The Fifty Chardonnay 2021, VQA Ontario Bottle Leaning Post The Fifty Chardonnay 2021, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada
578864
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$24.95 High
(573)V
D.V. Catena Historic Red Blend 2021, Mendoza Bottle D.V. Catena Historic Red Blend 2021, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
555466
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
Velenosi Bio Rosso Piceno Superiore 2021, Doc Bottle Velenosi Bio Rosso Piceno Superiore 2021, Doc
Marche, Italy
36320
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$17.95 High
(1000+)V
Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Selected Casks Coronel Del Maule Blend 2021, Sustainable, Do Valle Del Maule Bottle Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Selected Casks Coronel Del Maule Blend 2021, Sustainable, Do Valle Del Maule
Maule Valley, Chile
34739
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$27.95 High
(70)V
E. Guigal Gigondas 2020, Ac Bottle E. Guigal Gigondas 2020, Ac
Rhône, France
331900
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$47.95 High
(557)V
Papagiannakos Assyrtiko 2022, Pgi Attica Bottle Papagiannakos Assyrtiko 2022, Pgi Attica
Greece
33260
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$24.95 High
(591)V
Stina Cuvée White 2022, Island Of Brac Bottle Stina Cuvée White 2022, Island Of Brac
Croatia
32035
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
Château Saint Roch Chimères Grenache/Carignan/Syrah 2020, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Bottle Château Saint Roch Chimères Grenache/Carignan/Syrah 2020, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon Villages
Midi, France
119354
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
Brancaia N°2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Doc Maremma Toscana Bottle Brancaia N°2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Doc Maremma Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
28451
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$33.95 High
(910)V
Château Pesquié Quintessence 2021, Vegan, Ac Ventoux Bottle Château Pesquié Quintessence 2021, Vegan, Ac Ventoux
Rhône, France
35940
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$39.95 High
(697)V
Lloyd Brothers Estate Blend Gsm 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle Lloyd Brothers Estate Blend Gsm 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
33747
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$28.95 High
(415)V
Bibbiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Docg Vigna Del Capannino 2019, Castellina Bottle Bibbiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Docg Vigna Del Capannino 2019, Castellina
Tuscany, Italy
32287
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$49.95 High
(1000+)V
Paul Hobbs Combsvbille Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley Bottle Paul Hobbs Combsvbille Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley
California, Usa
0
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$160.00 Shopping_bag
Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
119081
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$77.75 High
(149)V
Yacoubian Hobbs Dry White Wine 2018, Vayots Dzor, Armenia Bottle Yacoubian Hobbs Dry White Wine 2018, Vayots Dzor, Armenia
Armenia, World

Review added: March 02, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Marynissen Heritage Collection Nanny's Blend 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Marynissen Heritage Collection Nanny's Blend 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
37765
Review added: March 02, 2024
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$24.95 High
(255)W
Colio 28 Barrels Reserve Cabernet Franc 2020, VQA Niagara Lakeshore Bottle
Nwac23_silver_thumbnail
Colio 28 Barrels Reserve Cabernet Franc 2020, VQA Niagara Lakeshore
Ontario, Canada
37790
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$19.95 High
(350)W
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, Docg Bottle Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
113357
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$73.95 None
(0)V
Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay 2019, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay 2019, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
417774
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$29.95 None
(0)V
Opus One 2014, Napa Valley Bottle Opus One 2014, Napa Valley
California, Usa
36992
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$929.00 None
(0)V
Opus One 2018, Napa Valley Bottle Opus One 2018, Napa Valley
California, Usa
402909
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$399.75 None
(0)V
Opus One 2016, Napa Valley Bottle Opus One 2016, Napa Valley
California, Usa
36994
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$889.00 None
(0)V
Opus One 2019, Napa Valley Bottle Opus One 2019, Napa Valley
California, Usa
26310
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$717.00 None
(0)V
Opus One 2012, Napa Valley Bottle Opus One 2012, Napa Valley
California, Usa
402909
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$399.75 None
(0)V
Hillick & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling 2021, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes Bottle Hillick & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling 2021, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes
New York, Usa
0
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$57.00 Shopping_bag
Hillick & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling 2020, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes Bottle Hillick & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling 2020, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes
New York, Usa
33149
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$45.75 Medium
(46)G
Hillick & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling 2019, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes Bottle Hillick & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling 2019, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes
New York, Usa

Review added: February 28, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Famille Muré Sylvaner Originel 2021, Alsace A.O.C. Bottle Famille Muré Sylvaner Originel 2021, Alsace A.O.C.
Alsace, France
Agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$28.39 None
(0)
Flat Rock Ptg Project No 12 Pinot Noir/Gamay 2021, Four Mile Creek V.Q.A. Bottle Flat Rock Ptg Project No 12 Pinot Noir/Gamay 2021, Four Mile Creek V.Q.A.
Ontario, Canada
Winery
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$29.95 Shopping_bag
Asenginolaza & Leunda Cuvée Las Santas 2020 Bottle Asenginolaza & Leunda Cuvée Las Santas 2020
Spain
agent
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$58.90 Shopping_bag
Tenuta Di Vignole Chianti Classico Regginino 2020, Chianti Classico Regginino  D.O.C.G. Bottle Tenuta Di Vignole Chianti Classico Regginino 2020, Chianti Classico Regginino D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$29.99 Shopping_bag
Collosorbo Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Brunello Di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Bottle Collosorbo Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Brunello Di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
agent
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$84.99 Shopping_bag
Villa Calcinaia 2019, Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G. Bottle Villa Calcinaia 2019, Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
Agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$78.11 None
(0)
Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2019, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano D.O.C.G. Bottle Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2019, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$39.99 None
(0)
Torre De Ermelo Albarino 2023, D.O. Rias Baixas Bottle Torre De Ermelo Albarino 2023, D.O. Rias Baixas
Galicia, Spain
agent
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$20.95 Shopping_bag
El Ilusionista Rueda Verdejo 2023, D.O. Bottle El Ilusionista Rueda Verdejo 2023, D.O.
Rueda, Spain
Agent
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$17.45 None
(0)
Altos De Torona Albariño 2023, D.O. Rias Baixas Bottle Altos De Torona Albariño 2023, D.O. Rias Baixas
Galicia, Spain
25531
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$21.95 None
(0)A
Tarón Territorio Rioja Alta 2017, D.O.Ca Rioja Bottle Tarón Territorio Rioja Alta 2017, D.O.Ca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$30.00 Shopping_bag
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