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.

@johnszabo; Instagram: johnszaboms; www.johnszabo.com

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Saintsbury Pinot Noir 2009, Carneros Bottle Saintsbury Pinot Noir 2009, Carneros
California, Usa
359265
Review added: August 06, 2013
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Château Peyrabon 2010, Ac Haut Médoc Bottle Château Peyrabon 2010, Ac Haut Médoc
Bordeaux, France
336925
Review added: August 06, 2013
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$29.95 None
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Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
141499
Review added: August 06, 2013
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Caparzo Rosso Di Montalcino 2010 Bottle Caparzo Rosso Di Montalcino 2010
Tuscany, Italy
333575
Review added: August 06, 2013
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Château Prieure Canteloup 2009, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Bottle Château Prieure Canteloup 2009, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
194415
Review added: August 06, 2013
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Paxton Mv Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle Paxton Mv Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
327403
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Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2011, Willamette Valley Bottle Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2011, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa
234534
Review added: August 06, 2013
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$37.95 None
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Volpaia Chianti Classico 2010 Bottle Volpaia Chianti Classico 2010
Tuscany, Italy
953828
Review added: August 06, 2013
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Château Croix Mouton 2009, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur Bottle Château Croix Mouton 2009, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux, France
192120
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Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne, Ac (375ml) Bottle Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne, Ac (375ml)
Champagne, France
924670
Review added: August 06, 2013
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Joie Farm 'en Famille' Reserve Pinot Noir 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle Joie Farm 'en Famille' Reserve Pinot Noir 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada

Review added: July 27, 2013
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Joie Farm Pinot Noir 2011, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Joie Farm Pinot Noir 2011, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
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Review added: July 27, 2013
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Joie Farm Ptg 2011, VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Joie Farm Ptg 2011, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
823799
Review added: July 27, 2013
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Joie Farm Gamay 2011, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Joie Farm Gamay 2011, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
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Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley Bottle Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley
California, Usa
329615
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Domaine De Rochebin Clos St. Germain Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne 2011, Ac Bottle Domaine De Rochebin Clos St. Germain Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne 2011, Ac
Burgundy, France
264549
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Morgadio Da Torre Alvarinho Vinho Verde 2012, Doc Vinho Verde, Monção E Melgaço Bottle Morgadio Da Torre Alvarinho Vinho Verde 2012, Doc Vinho Verde, Monção E Melgaço
Vinho Verde, Portugal
960955
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Quintay Q Gran Reserve Pinot Noir 2011, Casablanca Valley Bottle Quintay Q Gran Reserve Pinot Noir 2011, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile
325449
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Calamus Pinot Gris 2012, VQA Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Calamus Pinot Gris 2012, VQA Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
349456
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Oveja Negra Single Vineyard Carmenère 2011, Maule Valley Bottle Oveja Negra Single Vineyard Carmenère 2011, Maule Valley
Maule Valley, Chile
302646
Review added: July 24, 2013
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L'héritage Du Marquis De Greyssac Réserve 2009, Ap, élevé En Fût De Chêne Bottle L'héritage Du Marquis De Greyssac Réserve 2009, Ap, élevé En Fût De Chêne
Bordeaux, France
341180
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Greenlane Old Vines Riesling 2011, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Greenlane Old Vines Riesling 2011, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
351486
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Penley Estate Condor Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia Bottle Penley Estate Condor Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
731893
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Zinfandel 2011, Sonoma/San Joaquin Bottle Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Zinfandel 2011, Sonoma/San Joaquin
California, Usa
269373
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Irony Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley Bottle Irony Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley
California, Usa
27409
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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California Bottle Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California
California, Usa
606632
Review added: July 24, 2013
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$18.95 None
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Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett 2012, Deutscher Prädikatswein Bottle Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett 2012, Deutscher Prädikatswein
Pfalz, Germany
944181
Review added: July 24, 2013
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$18.95 None
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Clavesana Dolcetto Di Dogliani 2011, Docg Bottle Clavesana Dolcetto Di Dogliani 2011, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
716878
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Domaine De La Noblaie Chinon 2010, Ac Bottle Domaine De La Noblaie Chinon 2010, Ac
Loire, France
325639
Review added: July 24, 2013
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$13.25 None
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Calamus Unoaked Chardonnay 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Calamus Unoaked Chardonnay 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
210062
Review added: July 24, 2013
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Michel Delhommeau Cuvée Harmonie Muscadet De Sèvre Et Maine 2011, Ac Bottle Michel Delhommeau Cuvée Harmonie Muscadet De Sèvre Et Maine 2011, Ac
Loire, France
164624
Review added: July 24, 2013
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$13.95 None
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Whitehaven Greg Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Bottle Whitehaven Greg Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Marlborough, New Zealand
325944
Review added: July 24, 2013
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$24.95 None
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Megalomaniac Big Mouth Merlot 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Megalomaniac Big Mouth Merlot 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
67645
Review added: July 24, 2013
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$24.95 None
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Peninsula Ridge Reserve Syrah 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Peninsula Ridge Reserve Syrah 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
230896
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$20.25 None
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Cassini Cellars Gewürztraminer/Muscat 2011, Product Of Canada Bottle Cassini Cellars Gewürztraminer/Muscat 2011, Product Of Canada
British Columbia, Canada
334458
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$12.75 None
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Château De Trinquevedel Tavel Rosé 2012, Ac Bottle Château De Trinquevedel Tavel Rosé 2012, Ac
Rhône, France
729947
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$18.95 None
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Salena Estate Ink Series Petit Verdot 2010, Australia Bottle Salena Estate Ink Series Petit Verdot 2010, Australia
South Australia, Australia
327445
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Delheim Shiraz 2010, Wo Simonsberg Stellenbosch Bottle Delheim Shiraz 2010, Wo Simonsberg Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
959080
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Lanciola Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2010, Docg Bottle Lanciola Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
330761
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Domaine Capmartin Pacherenc Du Vic Bilh 2011, Ac Bottle Domaine Capmartin Pacherenc Du Vic Bilh 2011, Ac
Southwest, France
328617
Review added: July 24, 2013
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$13.25 None
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Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Blue Top Brut Champagne, Ac Bottle Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Blue Top Brut Champagne, Ac
Champagne, France
68288
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$49.95 None
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Brunel De La Gardine Crozes Hermitage 2010, Ac Bottle Brunel De La Gardine Crozes Hermitage 2010, Ac
Rhône, France
339861
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$22.95 None
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Turkey Flat Butchers Block Marsanne/Viognier/Roussanne 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Turkey Flat Butchers Block Marsanne/Viognier/Roussanne 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
58503
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Riverview Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2012, VQA Niagara On The Lake Bottle Riverview Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2012, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
351494
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Dourthe Terroirs D'exception Croix Des Bouquets 2011, Ac Graves Bottle Dourthe Terroirs D'exception Croix Des Bouquets 2011, Ac Graves
Bordeaux, France
336883
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$14.25 None
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Pedro Escudero Fuente Elvira Verdejo 2011, Do Rueda Bottle Pedro Escudero Fuente Elvira Verdejo 2011, Do Rueda
Rueda, Spain
218313
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$15.95 None
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Lua Cheia Em Vinhas Velhas White 2011 Bottle Lua Cheia Em Vinhas Velhas White 2011
Douro, Portugal
336073
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$13.25 None
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San Raffaele Monte Tabor Pinot Grigio 2012, Igt Delle Venezie Bottle San Raffaele Monte Tabor Pinot Grigio 2012, Igt Delle Venezie
Veneto, Italy
204768
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Domaine Des Lauriers Prestige Picpoul De Pinet 2011, Ap Languedoc Bottle Domaine Des Lauriers Prestige Picpoul De Pinet 2011, Ap Languedoc
Languedoc, France
336222
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$13.95 None
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Brandlin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley Bottle Brandlin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
California, Usa
340513
Review added: July 24, 2013
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$52.95 None
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