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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Boscarelli Vino Nobile De Montepulciano 2010, Docg Bottle Boscarelli Vino Nobile De Montepulciano 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39243
Review added: July 07, 2013
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$32.00 None
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Montemercurio Messaggero Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Docg Bottle Montemercurio Messaggero Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39244
Review added: July 07, 2013
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$25.00 None
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Fanetti Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Bottle Fanetti Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39242
Review added: July 07, 2013
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$0.00 None
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Gattavecchi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010 Bottle Gattavecchi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010
Tuscany, Italy
672642
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$19.95 None
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Il Conventino Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010 Bottle Il Conventino Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010
Tuscany, Italy
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Valdipiatta Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2014, Docg, Tuscany Bottle Valdipiatta Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2014, Docg, Tuscany
Italy
WA-39239
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Tenuta Valdipiatta "Vigna D'alfiero" Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Bottle Tenuta Valdipiatta "Vigna D'alfiero" Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39238
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Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010 Bottle Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010
Tuscany, Italy
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Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010 Bottle Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010
Tuscany, Italy
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Icario Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010 Bottle Icario Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010
Tuscany, Italy
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Fattoria Del Cerro Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010 Bottle Fattoria Del Cerro Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010
Tuscany, Italy
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Bindella Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Docg Bottle Bindella Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39232
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Dei Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Docg Bottle Dei Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
285510
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Salcheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Docg Bottle Salcheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39230
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La Braccesca Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010 Bottle La Braccesca Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010
Tuscany, Italy
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Tenuta Tre Rose Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Bottle Tenuta Tre Rose Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39228
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Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso Di Montalcino 2011, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso Di Montalcino 2011, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39227
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Albatreti Rosso Di Montalcino 2010, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Albatreti Rosso Di Montalcino 2010, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39224
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Albatreti Rosso Di Montalcino 2009, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Albatreti Rosso Di Montalcino 2009, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39225
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Salicutti Rosso Di Montalcino 2010, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Salicutti Rosso Di Montalcino 2010, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39223
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Salicutti "Piaggione" Rosso Di Montalcino 2008, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Salicutti "Piaggione" Rosso Di Montalcino 2008, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39222
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$0.00 None
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Biondi Santi Rosso Di Montalcino 2009 Bottle Biondi Santi Rosso Di Montalcino 2009
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39221
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Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2002, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2002, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39219
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Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2009, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2009, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39218
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Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2010, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2010, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39216
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Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2006, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2006, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39217
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Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2004, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2004, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39214
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$30.00 None
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Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2008, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2008, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39215
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Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2007, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2007, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39213
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Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2005, Rosso Di Montalcino Bottle Stella Di Campalto Rosso Di Montalcino 2005, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39212
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Cerbaiona Igt Toscana 2010, Igt Toscana Bottle Cerbaiona Igt Toscana 2010, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39211
Review added: July 07, 2013
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$0.00 None
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Ciacci Piccolomini Fabius Sant' Antimo 2010, Fabius Sant' Antimo Bottle Ciacci Piccolomini Fabius Sant' Antimo 2010, Fabius Sant' Antimo
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39210
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Setriolo Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Chianti Classico Bottle Setriolo Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39206
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$0.00 None
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Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Docg Bottle Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39207
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$20.00 None
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione   Vicchiomaggio La Prima 2009 Bottle Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vicchiomaggio La Prima 2009
Tuscany, Italy
Agent
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$60.00 None
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Castello Di San Sano Guarnellotto Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Docg Bottle Castello Di San Sano Guarnellotto Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39203
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$24.00 None
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Renzo Marinai Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Chianti Classico Bottle Renzo Marinai Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39204
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$0.00 None
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Castello Di Querceto Il Picchio Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Docg Bottle Castello Di Querceto Il Picchio Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39202
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$44.00 Shopping_bag
Poggio Bonelli Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Docg Bottle Poggio Bonelli Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39201
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$30.00 Shopping_bag
Toraccia Di Presura Il Tarocco Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Chianti Classico Bottle Toraccia Di Presura Il Tarocco Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39200
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$32.00 Shopping_bag
Le Fonti Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Chianti Classico Bottle Le Fonti Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39199
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$1.00 None
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Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 Bottle Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico Riserva 2008
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39198
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Villa A Sesta Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Chianti Classico Bottle Villa A Sesta Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39197
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Castello Di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2009 Bottle Castello Di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2009
Tuscany, Italy
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Castello Di Meleto Vigna Casi Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Chianti Classico Bottle Castello Di Meleto Vigna Casi Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39195
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Cellole Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 Bottle Cellole Chianti Classico Riserva 2008
Tuscany, Italy
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$27.00 Shopping_bag
Tolaini Chianti Classico Riserva 2010 Bottle Tolaini Chianti Classico Riserva 2010
Tuscany, Italy
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$50.95 Shopping_bag
Villa Cerna Chianti Classico 2010, Docg Bottle Villa Cerna Chianti Classico 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
WA-39191
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$19.00 None
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Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2010 Bottle Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2010
Tuscany, Italy
219808
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$16.95 None
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Tenuta Di Arceno Chianti Classico 2010 Bottle Tenuta Di Arceno Chianti Classico 2010
Tuscany, Italy
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