john Szabo

john Szabo
Followers (22664)
Reviews (35689)
  • (1766)
  • (558)
 

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

www.JohnSzabo.com johnszaboms

Latest Reviews (33395 in total)

Show 10, 25, 50, 100 wines per page
  Wine Rating Price Quantity  
Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand
734681
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$24.95 None
(0)V
Collina Dei Lecci Rosso Di Montalcino 2007, Doc Bottle Collina Dei Lecci Rosso Di Montalcino 2007, Doc
Tuscany, Italy
135541
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$23.95 None
(0)V
Domaine Du Chardonnay Montmains Chablis Premier Cru 2007, Ac Bottle Domaine Du Chardonnay Montmains Chablis Premier Cru 2007, Ac
Burgundy, France
68106
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$32.95 None
(0)V
Sogrape Reserva Douro 2003, Doc Douro Bottle Sogrape Reserva Douro 2003, Doc Douro
Portugal
335208
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$17.95 None
(0)V
Chakana Yaguareté Collection Malbec 2009, Mendoza Bottle Chakana Yaguareté Collection Malbec 2009, Mendoza
Argentina
3509
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$12.95 None
(0)V
Luis Acequias Malbec Oak 2005, Mendoza Bottle Luis Acequias Malbec Oak 2005, Mendoza
Argentina
138412
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$18.95 None
(0)V
Hahn Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central Coast Bottle Hahn Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central Coast
California, Usa
57877
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$17.95 None
(0)V
Elderton Friends Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2008, Adelaide Hills/Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Elderton Friends Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2008, Adelaide Hills/Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia
141283
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$17.40 None
(0)V
Castillo Labastida Reserva 2004 Bottle Castillo Labastida Reserva 2004
Spain
95125
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$21.95 None
(0)V
Masi Grandarella 2004, Igt Rosso Delle Venezie, Appassimento Bottle Masi Grandarella 2004, Igt Rosso Delle Venezie, Appassimento
Veneto, Italy
606921
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$28.95 None
(0)V
Alta Vista Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza Bottle Alta Vista Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
129957
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$17.75 None
(0)V
Torbreck Old Vines Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Torbreck Old Vines Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia
10223
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$20.95 None
(0)V
Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
Australia
627844
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$24.95 None
(0)V
Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2008, Geographe/Margaret River, Western Australia Bottle Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2008, Geographe/Margaret River, Western Australia
Australia
47621
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$18.95 None
(0)V
Gemtree Citrine Chardonnay 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle Gemtree Citrine Chardonnay 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
Australia
138305
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$15.85 None
(0)V
Gemtree Moonstone Traminer 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle Gemtree Moonstone Traminer 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
Australia
138271
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$20.95 None
(0)V
Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2007, VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2007, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
537076
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$14.75 None
(0)V
Stratus Riesling 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Stratus Riesling 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
131011
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$17.95 None
(0)V
Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Rapel Valley Bottle Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Rapel Valley
Chile
396994
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$13.95 None
(0)V
Veramonte Reserva Chardonnay 2007, Casablanca Valley Bottle Veramonte Reserva Chardonnay 2007, Casablanca Valley
Chile
494443
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$12.95 None
(0)V
Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling 2008, Qba Mosel Bottle Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling 2008, Qba Mosel
Mosel, Germany
599274
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$13.95 None
(0)V
Balthasar Ress Oestricher Riesling 1996, Qba Rheingau Bottle Balthasar Ress Oestricher Riesling 1996, Qba Rheingau
Rheingau, Germany
142299
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$14.95 None
(0)V
Gilberts White Port, Doc Douro (500ml) Bottle Gilberts White Port, Doc Douro (500ml)
Douro, Portugal
141085
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$10.70 None
(0)V
Dynamite Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Red Hills, Lake County Bottle Dynamite Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Red Hills, Lake County
California, Usa
135301
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$15.95 None
(0)V
Huntington California Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California Bottle Huntington California Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California
California, Usa
994491
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$18.95 None
(0)V
Renzo Masi Chianti 2007, Docg Bottle Renzo Masi Chianti 2007, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
134767
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$13.95 None
(0)V
Château De Gourgazaud Cuvée Mathilde 2006, Ac Minervois Bottle Château De Gourgazaud Cuvée Mathilde 2006, Ac Minervois
Languedoc, France
958629
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$14.95 None
(0)V
Teleki Villányi Kékfrankos 2007, Villány Bottle Teleki Villányi Kékfrankos 2007, Villány
Hungary
142133
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$14.95 None
(0)V
Tekiah Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Kosher For Passover   Mevushal Bottle Tekiah Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Kosher For Passover Mevushal
Argentina
130286
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$14.95 None
(0)V
Thorn Clarke Terra Barossa Cuvée 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Thorn Clarke Terra Barossa Cuvée 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia
684357
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$15.95 None
(0)V
Château De Lafaurie Monbadon 2005, Ac Côtes De Castillon Bottle Château De Lafaurie Monbadon 2005, Ac Côtes De Castillon
Bordeaux, France
140012
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$15.00 None
(0)V
Louis Hauller Gewurztraminer 2008, Ac Alsace Bottle Louis Hauller Gewurztraminer 2008, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
141754
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$19.95 None
(0)V
Luigi Righetti Campolieti Ripasso 2007, Doc Valpolicella Classico Superiore Bottle Luigi Righetti Campolieti Ripasso 2007, Doc Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Veneto, Italy
695890
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$16.95 None
(0)V
Château Guillou 2006, Ac Montagne Saint émilion Bottle Château Guillou 2006, Ac Montagne Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France
140483
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$18.95 None
(0)V
Coyote's Run Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2007, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Coyote's Run Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2007, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
50450
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$24.95 None
(0)V
Stonechurch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, VQA Niagara On The Lake Bottle Stonechurch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
140673
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$19.95 None
(0)V
Trimbach Riesling 2007, Ac Alsace Bottle Trimbach Riesling 2007, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
734517
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$21.95 None
(0)V
Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis 2007 Bottle Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis 2007
Burgundy, France
124305
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$24.95 None
(0)V
Monte Antico Sangiovese/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Igt Toscana Bottle Monte Antico Sangiovese/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
69377
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$15.95 None
(0)V
Aveleda Follies Vinho Verde Alvarinho 2008, Doc Bottle Aveleda Follies Vinho Verde Alvarinho 2008, Doc
Portugal
59048
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$15.95 None
(0)V
Cuatro Pasos Mencía 2007, Do Bierzo Bottle Cuatro Pasos Mencía 2007, Do Bierzo
Spain
39313
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$16.95 None
(0)V
Kurt Darting Riesling Kabinett 2007, Qmp, Dürkheimer Michelsberg Bottle Kurt Darting Riesling Kabinett 2007, Qmp, Dürkheimer Michelsberg
Pfalz, Germany
950212
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$15.95 None
(0)V
Katogi Averoff 2006, Metsovo Bottle Katogi Averoff 2006, Metsovo
Greece
142216
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$16.95 None
(0)V
Peter Lehmann Layers Red 2008, Barossa, South Australia Bottle Peter Lehmann Layers Red 2008, Barossa, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
138883
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$17.95 None
(0)V
Château Le Vieux Serestin 2005, Médoc Bottle Château Le Vieux Serestin 2005, Médoc
Bordeaux, France
138719
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$19.95 None
(0)V
Sexy Vinho Tinto 2007, Vinho Regional Alentejano Bottle Sexy Vinho Tinto 2007, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Portugal
144485
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$18.95 None
(0)V
Galil Mountain Shiraz 2007, Galilee Bottle Galil Mountain Shiraz 2007, Galilee
Israel, World
141580
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$18.75 None
(0)V
Atalaya Almansa 2007, Do Bottle Atalaya Almansa 2007, Do
Spain
132605
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$19.95 None
(0)V
Toasted Head Chardonnay 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Toasted Head Chardonnay 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
686840
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$22.95 None
(0)V
Altaïr Sideral 2004, Rapel Valley Bottle Altaïr Sideral 2004, Rapel Valley
Chile
660837
Review added: November 18, 2009
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$21.85 None
(0)V
Show 10, 25, 50, 100 wines per page