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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Barone Di Villagrande Etna Bianco Superiore 2009, Doc, Vqprd Bottle Barone Di Villagrande Etna Bianco Superiore 2009, Doc, Vqprd
Sicily, Italy
291351
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$14.40 None
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Jean Geiler Rosé Brut Crémant D'alsace, Ac Bottle Jean Geiler Rosé Brut Crémant D'alsace, Ac
Alsace, France
47191
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$18.95 None
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Fabre Montmayou Phebus Torrontés 2011, Mendoza, Argentina Bottle Fabre Montmayou Phebus Torrontés 2011, Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza, Argentina
283663
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$14.95 None
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Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2010, Doc, Veneto, Italy Bottle Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2010, Doc, Veneto, Italy
Veneto, Italy
995704
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$17.95 None
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Greenlane Pinot Gris/Riesling 2010, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Greenlane Pinot Gris/Riesling 2010, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
283721
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$12.75 None
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Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer 2010, Ac Alsace Bottle Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer 2010, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
224626
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2009, Russian River Valley Bottle Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2009, Russian River Valley
California, Usa
119073
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Mohua Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009, Central Otago, South Island Bottle Mohua Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009, Central Otago, South Island
Central Otago, New Zealand
287201
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$21.20 None
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Antonin Rodet Château De Mercey Chardonnay Bourgogne 2009, Ac Bottle Antonin Rodet Château De Mercey Chardonnay Bourgogne 2009, Ac
Burgundy, France
278978
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Docg Bottle Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
23374
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$29.95 None
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Château De Manissy Tavel 2011, Ac Bottle Château De Manissy Tavel 2011, Ac
Rhône, France
276469
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Amaral Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Leyda Valley Bottle Amaral Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Leyda Valley
San Antonio Valley, Chile
48025
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$14.45 None
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Bremerton Verdelho 2011, Langhorne Creek, South Australia Bottle Bremerton Verdelho 2011, Langhorne Creek, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
159848
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$15.15 None
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Tbilvino Tsinandali Dry White 2010, Kakheti Bottle Tbilvino Tsinandali Dry White 2010, Kakheti
Georgia
26658
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Pedro Escudero Fuente Elvira Verdejo 2010, Do Rueda Bottle Pedro Escudero Fuente Elvira Verdejo 2010, Do Rueda
Rueda, Spain
218313
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Girard Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Girard Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
276675
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La Crema Pinot Noir 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle La Crema Pinot Noir 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
906404
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Jean Perrier & Fils Abymes Cuvée Prestige 2010, Ac Savoie Bottle Jean Perrier & Fils Abymes Cuvée Prestige 2010, Ac Savoie
Savoie, France
271981
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Castello Di Bossi C. Berardenga Chianti Classico 2009, Docg Bottle Castello Di Bossi C. Berardenga Chianti Classico 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
994608
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Angels Gate Old Vines Chardonnay 2010, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Ontario, Canada
116350
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$23.95 None
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Lailey Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Lailey Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
591404
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Sacred Hill Halo 'awatere'sauvignon Blanc 2011, Awatere Valley, Marlborough Bottle Sacred Hill Halo 'awatere'sauvignon Blanc 2011, Awatere Valley, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand
278671
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$21.95 None
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Momo Pinot Gris 2011, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Momo Pinot Gris 2011, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
163535
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Bottle Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Marlborough, New Zealand
662882
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Gray Monk Pinot Blanc 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle Gray Monk Pinot Blanc 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
321612
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Jean Luc Baldès Triguedina La Chapelle Du Clos Malbec Cahors 2008, Ac Bottle Jean Luc Baldès Triguedina La Chapelle Du Clos Malbec Cahors 2008, Ac
Southwest, France
276253
Review added: August 21, 2012
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Canonica A Cerreto Chianti Classico 2008, Docg Bottle Canonica A Cerreto Chianti Classico 2008, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
283697
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Château Ka Source Blanche 2010, Bekaa Valley Bottle Château Ka Source Blanche 2010, Bekaa Valley
Lebanon, World
261651
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$13.60 None
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Lan Crianza 2008, Doca Rioja Bottle Lan Crianza 2008, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
166538
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$15.95 None
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Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, Docg Bottle Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
378257
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$54.95 None
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Mike Weir Riesling 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Mike Weir Riesling 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
229286
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Domaine Des Fines Caillottes Pouilly Fumé 2010, Ac Bottle Domaine Des Fines Caillottes Pouilly Fumé 2010, Ac
Loire, France
695908
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$22.95 None
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Rocca Delle Macìe Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, Docg Bottle Rocca Delle Macìe Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
232488
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$21.75 None
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André Blanck & Ses Fils Rosenbourg Pinot Blanc 2011, Ac Alsace Bottle André Blanck & Ses Fils Rosenbourg Pinot Blanc 2011, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
626606
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$14.95 None
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Domaine Parent Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2010, Ac Bottle Domaine Parent Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France
597971
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$21.95 None
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Treana Marsanne/Viognier 2009, Central Coast Bottle Treana Marsanne/Viognier 2009, Central Coast
California, Usa
11247
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$29.95 None
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Jacques Girardin Clos Rousseau Santenay 1er Cru 2009, Ac Bottle Jacques Girardin Clos Rousseau Santenay 1er Cru 2009, Ac
Burgundy, France
281121
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$32.95 None
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Fantino Cascina Dardi Bussia Barolo Riserva 2006, Docg Bottle Fantino Cascina Dardi Bussia Barolo Riserva 2006, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
268516
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$35.95 None
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Marimar Estate La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Marimar Estate La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
270090
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$25.95 None
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Cooper Mountain Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon Bottle Cooper Mountain Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Oregon, Usa
510750
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$25.15 None
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Piper Heidsieck Vintage Brut Champagne 2004 Bottle Piper Heidsieck Vintage Brut Champagne 2004
Champagne, France
281337
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$61.20 None
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Séguinot Bordet Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru 2010, Ac Bottle Séguinot Bordet Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France
289389
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$29.95 None
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Antica Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley Bottle Antica Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa
290536
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$26.75 None
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Louis Roederer Cristal Vintage Brut Champagne 2005 Bottle Louis Roederer Cristal Vintage Brut Champagne 2005
Champagne, France
268755
Review added: August 21, 2012
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$297.95 None
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Dezzani Morelli Moscato D'asti 2010, Docg Bottle Dezzani Morelli Moscato D'asti 2010, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
187997
Review added: August 20, 2012
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$11.90 None
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The Little Grape That Could Torrontes Bottle The Little Grape That Could Torrontes
Argentina
274738
Review added: August 19, 2012
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$6.45 None
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Blue Mountain Pinot Noir Reserve 2010, Okanagan Valley Bottle Blue Mountain Pinot Noir Reserve 2010, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada

Review added: August 10, 2012
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$36.00 None
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Leconfield Chardonnay 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia Bottle Leconfield Chardonnay 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
927566
Review added: August 08, 2012
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$18.65 None
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Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
927533
Review added: August 08, 2012
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$30.95 None
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Domain Day One Serious Sangiovese 2007, Mt Crawford, Barossa Valley Bottle Domain Day One Serious Sangiovese 2007, Mt Crawford, Barossa Valley
South Australia, Australia
683243
Review added: August 08, 2012
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$18.35 None
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