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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Two Oceans Pinot Grigio 2022, W.O. Western Cape Bottle Two Oceans Pinot Grigio 2022, W.O. Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa
295022
Review added: March 20, 2023
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$12.95 High
(1000+)G+(68)O
Nederburg Winemaster's Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, W.O. Western Cape Bottle Nederburg Winemaster's Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, W.O. Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa
111526
Review added: March 20, 2023
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$16.95 High
(1000+)G+(29)O
Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2021, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2021, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
130989
Review added: March 20, 2023
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$29.95 High
(1000+)E+(20)O
Ste Michelle Wine Estates Erath Oregon Pinot Noir 2021 Bottle Ste Michelle Wine Estates Erath Oregon Pinot Noir 2021
Oregon, Usa
394718
Review added: March 20, 2023
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$28.95 Medium
(14)E+(63)O
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2021 Bottle Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2021
Marlborough, New Zealand
626390
Review added: March 20, 2023
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$22.95 None
(0)E+(17)O
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough Bottle Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand
590414
Review added: March 20, 2023
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$18.95 None
(0)E
The Grange Of Prince Edward Farmer's Series Pinot Noir 2022, VQA Prince Edward County Bottle The Grange Of Prince Edward Farmer's Series Pinot Noir 2022, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada
0
Review added: March 14, 2023
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$1.00 None
(0)
Hinterland Brut Rosé Traditional Method 2019, VQA Prince Edward County Bottle Hinterland Brut Rosé Traditional Method 2019, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada
Winery
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$39.95 Shopping_bag
Mee Godard Morgon Côte De Py 2020, A.C. Bottle Mee Godard Morgon Côte De Py 2020, A.C.
Beaujolais, France
147241
Review added: March 14, 2023
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$60.00 None
(0)
Mee Godard Morgon Corcelette 2020, A.C. Bottle Mee Godard Morgon Corcelette 2020, A.C.
Beaujolais, France
147240
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$50.00 None
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