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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Podernuovo A Palazzone Argirio Cabernet Franc 2018, Igt Toscana Bottle Podernuovo A Palazzone Argirio Cabernet Franc 2018, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
36689
Review added: February 02, 2024
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$43.95 High
(1000+)V
Bodegas Arrocal Gallinita Ciega Tempranillo 2023, Ribera Del Duero D.O. Bottle Bodegas Arrocal Gallinita Ciega Tempranillo 2023, Ribera Del Duero D.O.
Ribera Del Duero, Spain
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Tbilvino Tbilisi Red Dry 2020, Kakheti Bottle Tbilvino Tbilisi Red Dry 2020, Kakheti
Georgia
588616
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Georgian Royal Wine Grw Red Dry 2021, Mukuzani P.D.O. Bottle Georgian Royal Wine Grw Red Dry 2021, Mukuzani P.D.O.
Georgia
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Besini Pirosmani Semi Dry Red 2022, Kakheti Bottle Besini Pirosmani Semi Dry Red 2022, Kakheti
Georgia
487843
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$15.95 None
(0)V
Mildiani Alazani Valley Red Semi Sweet 2021, Kakheti  Bottle Mildiani Alazani Valley Red Semi Sweet 2021, Kakheti
Kakheti, Georgia
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Mildiani Tsinandali Saperavi 2021, Kakheti  Bottle Mildiani Tsinandali Saperavi 2021, Kakheti
Georgia
25706
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$14.25 None
(0)A
Tbilvino Sachino White Medium Dry 2022, Kakheti Bottle Tbilvino Sachino White Medium Dry 2022, Kakheti
Georgia
546218
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Attems Pinot Grigio 2022, Doc Friuli Bottle Attems Pinot Grigio 2022, Doc Friuli
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
707950
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
Château Sudiraut Lions De Suduiraut Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2022 Bottle Château Sudiraut Lions De Suduiraut Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2022
Bordeaux, France

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$0.00 None
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Stoller Pinot Noir 2022, Willamette Valley Bottle Stoller Pinot Noir 2022, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa
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Terra Vella Petra Crianza 2020, Rioja D.O.Ca Bottle Terra Vella Petra Crianza 2020, Rioja D.O.Ca
Rioja, Spain
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El Alma De Gildo 2020, Toro D.O. Bottle El Alma De Gildo 2020, Toro D.O.
Castilla y León, Spain
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Vega Vella Tempranillo/Garnacha Tinta 2022, Rioja D.O.Ca Bottle Vega Vella Tempranillo/Garnacha Tinta 2022, Rioja D.O.Ca
Rioja, Spain
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Vega Vella Garnacha Blanca/Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Rioja D.O.Ca Bottle Vega Vella Garnacha Blanca/Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Rioja D.O.Ca
Rioja, Spain
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Mohua Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough Bottle Mohua Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand
536219
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$22.95 Medium
(19)V
Brigaldara Soave 2023, D.O.C. Bottle Brigaldara Soave 2023, D.O.C.
Veneto, Italy
23030
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(0)V
Quinta Da Côrte Princesa Reserva 2020, Douro D.O.C. Bottle Quinta Da Côrte Princesa Reserva 2020, Douro D.O.C.
Douro, Portugal
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Tecedeiras Reserva 2019, Douro D.O.C. Bottle Tecedeiras Reserva 2019, Douro D.O.C.
Douro, Portugal
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Le Clos Du Château De Parnay 2019, Saumur Champigny A.O.C. Bottle Le Clos Du Château De Parnay 2019, Saumur Champigny A.O.C.
Loire, France
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$55.51 None
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Rue Naujac 33 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington Bottle Rue Naujac 33 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington
Washington, Usa
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$31.78 None
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Domaine Fabre "Fabre On The Rocks" Malbec 2021, Haut Medoc A.O.C. Bottle Domaine Fabre "Fabre On The Rocks" Malbec 2021, Haut Medoc A.O.C.
Bordeaux, France
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Château Fonsèche 2019, Haut Medoc A.O.C. Bottle Château Fonsèche 2019, Haut Medoc A.O.C.
Bordeaux, France
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$33.95 Shopping_bag
Manoir De La Tete Rouge Bagatelle Cabernet Franc 2021, Saumur A.O.C.  Bottle Manoir De La Tete Rouge Bagatelle Cabernet Franc 2021, Saumur A.O.C.
Loire, France
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Domaine Berthoumieu Constance 2021, A.P. Madiran Bottle Domaine Berthoumieu Constance 2021, A.P. Madiran
Southwest, France
148614
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$19.95 None
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Nicolas Grosbois "La Cuisine De Ma Mère " 2022, Chinon A.O.C. Bottle Nicolas Grosbois "La Cuisine De Ma Mère " 2022, Chinon A.O.C.
Loire, France
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Bozeto De Exopto 2021, Rioja D.O.Ca  Bottle Bozeto De Exopto 2021, Rioja D.O.Ca
Rioja, Spain
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$26.13 None
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Bodegas Puiggrós Exedra Negre 2021, Catalunya D.O.  Bottle Bodegas Puiggrós Exedra Negre 2021, Catalunya D.O.
Catalonia, Spain
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$30.65 None
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Heirloom Vineyards Shiraz 2021, Mclaren Vale Bottle Heirloom Vineyards Shiraz 2021, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia
150950
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$27.95 None
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Parducci Small Lot Pinot Noir 2022, Mendocino County Bottle Parducci Small Lot Pinot Noir 2022, Mendocino County
California, Usa
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Monte Da Raposinha 2019, I.G. Alentejano Bottle Monte Da Raposinha 2019, I.G. Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal
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$34.04 None
(0)
Quinta Do Casal Branco Syrah 2021, D.O.C. Do Tejo Bottle Quinta Do Casal Branco Syrah 2021, D.O.C. Do Tejo
Portugal
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$25.00 None
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Caves De Murça Reserva Tinto 2020, Douro D.O.C. Bottle Caves De Murça Reserva Tinto 2020, Douro D.O.C.
Douro, Portugal
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$25.00 None
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Ponte Da Barca Reserva De Sócios Vinhão 2020, Vinho Verde D.O.C. Bottle Ponte Da Barca Reserva De Sócios Vinhão 2020, Vinho Verde D.O.C.
Vinho Verde, Portugal
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$34.04 None
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Domaine De La Croix Senaillet 2022, Saint Véran A.O.C. Bottle Domaine De La Croix Senaillet 2022, Saint Véran A.O.C.
Burgundy, France
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Clemens Busch Riesling 2022 Bottle Clemens Busch Riesling 2022
Mosel, Germany
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$41.16 None
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Manoir De La Tete Rouge Tete D'ange Chenin 2022, A.O.C. Saumur Bottle Manoir De La Tete Rouge Tete D'ange Chenin 2022, A.O.C. Saumur
Loire, France
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Recaredo Relats Brut Nature Corpinnat 2019 Bottle Recaredo Relats Brut Nature Corpinnat 2019
Penedès, Spain
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$48.61 Shopping_bag
Scarbolo Ilramato Pinot Grigio 2022, D.O.C. Friuli Bottle Scarbolo Ilramato Pinot Grigio 2022, D.O.C. Friuli
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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$30.19 None
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Prà Otto Soave Classico 2022 Bottle Prà Otto Soave Classico 2022
Veneto, Italy
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$31.19 None
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Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough Bottle Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand
366310
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$28.19 None
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Caves De Murça Reserva Branco 2022, Douro D.O.C. Bottle Caves De Murça Reserva Branco 2022, Douro D.O.C.
Douro, Portugal
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$25.00 None
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Mas Carlot Génerations Blanc 2022, Costières De Nîmes A.O.P. Bottle Mas Carlot Génerations Blanc 2022, Costières De Nîmes A.O.P.
Rhône, France
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Paulo Laureano Vinhas Velhas Branco 2021, I.G. Alentejano Bottle Paulo Laureano Vinhas Velhas Branco 2021, I.G. Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal
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$26.13 Shopping_bag
Domaine De Mauperthuis Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Saint Bris A.O.C. Bottle Domaine De Mauperthuis Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Saint Bris A.O.C.
Burgundy, France
Aent
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$34.04 None
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Solar De Serrade Alvarinho 2021, Vinho Verde D.O.C. Bottle Solar De Serrade Alvarinho 2021, Vinho Verde D.O.C.
Vinho Verde, Portugal
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$28.39 None
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Domäne Wachau Ried Loibenberg Federspiel Riesling 2022, Wachau D.A.C. Bottle Domäne Wachau Ried Loibenberg Federspiel Riesling 2022, Wachau D.A.C.
Wachau, Austria
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Domäne Wachau Ried Kreuzberg Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022, Wachau D.A.C. Bottle Domäne Wachau Ried Kreuzberg Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022, Wachau D.A.C.
Wachau, Austria
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Weinwurms Grüner Veltliner 2022, Niederösterreich Bottle Weinwurms Grüner Veltliner 2022, Niederösterreich
Niederösterreich, Austria
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$26.95 None
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Domäne Wachau Ried Liebenberg Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022, Wachau D.A.C. Bottle Domäne Wachau Ried Liebenberg Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022, Wachau D.A.C.
Wachau, Austria
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