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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Finca Nueva Crianza 2008, Doca Rioja Bottle Finca Nueva Crianza 2008, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
292763
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Zonte's Footstep The Love Symbol Savagnin 2010, Langhorne Creek, South Australia Bottle Zonte's Footstep The Love Symbol Savagnin 2010, Langhorne Creek, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
333237
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$16.95 None
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Feudo Maccari Nero D'avola 2011, Igt Sicilia Bottle Feudo Maccari Nero D'avola 2011, Igt Sicilia
Sicily, Italy
339101
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$14.95 None
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Domaine De La Gitonnière Touraine 2011, Ac Bottle Domaine De La Gitonnière Touraine 2011, Ac
Loire, France
168914
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$13.95 None
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Tahbilk Shiraz 2009, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria Bottle Tahbilk Shiraz 2009, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria
Victoria, Australia
214742
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$18.75 None
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St. Francis Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County Bottle St. Francis Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County
California, Usa
317131
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Bird In Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir 2011, Adelaide Hills, South Australia Bottle Bird In Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir 2011, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
327429
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Fowles Stone Dwellers Chardonnay 2011, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria Bottle Fowles Stone Dwellers Chardonnay 2011, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria
Victoria, Australia
336958
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Ippolito 1845 Calabrise Rosso 2011, Igt Calabria Bottle Ippolito 1845 Calabrise Rosso 2011, Igt Calabria
Calabria, Italy
338970
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Joffré E Hijas Grand Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza Bottle Joffré E Hijas Grand Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
243212
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Château La Fleur Grands Landes Fleures Carrere 2010, Ac Montagne Saint émilion Bottle Château La Fleur Grands Landes Fleures Carrere 2010, Ac Montagne Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France
336909
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Domaine Des Houdières Fleurie 2011, Ac Bottle Domaine Des Houdières Fleurie 2011, Ac
Beaujolais, France
342725
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José Pariente Verdejo 2012, Do Ruedo Bottle José Pariente Verdejo 2012, Do Ruedo
Rueda, Spain
345058
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Perrin Réserve Rosé 2012, Ac Côtes Du Rhone Bottle Perrin Réserve Rosé 2012, Ac Côtes Du Rhone
Rhône, France
719062
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Mezzacorona Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2009, Doc Bottle Mezzacorona Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2009, Doc
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
732222
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Fielding Unoaked Chardonnay 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Fielding Unoaked Chardonnay 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
164491
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Domaine De La Croix Senaillet Saint Véran 2010, Ac Bottle Domaine De La Croix Senaillet Saint Véran 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France
337832
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Pasqua Black Label Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2010, Doc Bottle Pasqua Black Label Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2010, Doc
Veneto, Italy
203968
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D'arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle D'arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
662775
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Westend Cool Climate Series Tempranillo 2010, Hilltops, New South Wales Bottle Westend Cool Climate Series Tempranillo 2010, Hilltops, New South Wales
New South Wales, Australia
333393
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Jekel Vineyards Gravelstone Chardonnay 2010, Monterey Bottle Jekel Vineyards Gravelstone Chardonnay 2010, Monterey
California, Usa
421016
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Di Giovanna Grillo 2011, Igp Terre Siciliane Bottle Di Giovanna Grillo 2011, Igp Terre Siciliane
Sicily, Italy
343053
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Burro Velho Aragonés/Syrah 2010, Vinho Regional Tejo Bottle Burro Velho Aragonés/Syrah 2010, Vinho Regional Tejo
Portugal
342774
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Jacquart Brut Mosaïque, Champagne Bottle Jacquart Brut Mosaïque, Champagne
France
664672
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Stonier Pinot Noir 2011, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Bottle Stonier Pinot Noir 2011, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Victoria, Australia
25338
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Quails' Gate Pinot Noir 2011, VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle
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British Columbia, Canada
585760
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Miraval Rosé 2012, Côtes De Provence Bottle Miraval Rosé 2012, Côtes De Provence
Provence, France
342584
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Schmitges Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese 2011, Prädikatswein Bottle Schmitges Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese 2011, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany
336180
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$21.75 None
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Hãhã Pinot Noir 2011, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Hãhã Pinot Noir 2011, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
331116
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Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2011, Contra Costa County, Central Coast Bottle Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2011, Contra Costa County, Central Coast
California, Usa
719211
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Domaine Chauveau La Charmette Pouilly Fumé 2011, Ac Bottle Domaine Chauveau La Charmette Pouilly Fumé 2011, Ac
Loire, France
274357
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Michael David Incognito White 2011, Lodi Bottle Michael David Incognito White 2011, Lodi
California, Usa
339465
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Domaine Lafond Roc épine Tavel Rosé 2012, Ac Bottle Domaine Lafond Roc épine Tavel Rosé 2012, Ac
Rhône, France

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Argiolas Perdera 2010, Doc Monica Di Sardegna Bottle Argiolas Perdera 2010, Doc Monica Di Sardegna
Sardinia, Italy
297556
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Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2012, South Australia Bottle Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2012, South Australia
South Australia, Australia

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Perrin & Fils Réserve Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2012 Bottle Perrin & Fils Réserve Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2012
Rhône, France
499509
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Ippolito 1845 Liber Pater Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore 2010, Doc Bottle Ippolito 1845 Liber Pater Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore 2010, Doc
Calabria, Italy
121061
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Petit Rimauresq Grenache/Cinsault/Syrah Rosé 2012, Ac Côtes De Provence Bottle Petit Rimauresq Grenache/Cinsault/Syrah Rosé 2012, Ac Côtes De Provence
Provence, France
276360
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Eidosela Albariño 2011, Do Rias Baixas Bottle Eidosela Albariño 2011, Do Rias Baixas
Galicia, Spain
336271
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Truchard Chardonnay 2011, Carneros, Napa Valley Bottle Truchard Chardonnay 2011, Carneros, Napa Valley
California, Usa
60459
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$28.75 None
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Jules Taylor Pinot Noir 2011, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Jules Taylor Pinot Noir 2011, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
329805
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$24.95 None
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Sottano Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza Bottle Sottano Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
324707
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Torres Celeste Crianza 2010, Do Ribera Del Duero Bottle Torres Celeste Crianza 2010, Do Ribera Del Duero
Ribera Del Duero, Spain
210872
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Ernie Els Big Easy 2011, South Africa Bottle Ernie Els Big Easy 2011, South Africa
South Africa
220038
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Bastianich Adriatico Friulano 2011, Doc Colli Orientali Del Friuli Bottle Bastianich Adriatico Friulano 2011, Doc Colli Orientali Del Friuli
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
277467
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Villa Mora Montefalco Sagrantino 2006, Docg, Unfiltered Bottle Villa Mora Montefalco Sagrantino 2006, Docg, Unfiltered
Umbria, Italy
342394
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$25.95 None
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Terredora Loggia Della Serra Greco Di Tufo 2011, Docg Bottle Terredora Loggia Della Serra Greco Di Tufo 2011, Docg
Campania, Italy
983197
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Taurino Riserva Salice Salentino 2009 Bottle Taurino Riserva Salice Salentino 2009
Puglia, Italy

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$16.50 None
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Abad Dom Bueno Crianza 2006, Do Bierzo Bottle Abad Dom Bueno Crianza 2006, Do Bierzo
Galicia, Spain
244699
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Brochet Hervieux Champagne 1er Cru 1997, Ac Bottle Brochet Hervieux Champagne 1er Cru 1997, Ac
Champagne, France
Agent
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