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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Boeri Ribota Moscato D'asti 2013, Docg, Piedmont, Italy Bottle Boeri Ribota Moscato D'asti 2013, Docg, Piedmont, Italy
Piedmont, Italy
184978
Review added: October 14, 2014
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$14.25 None
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Quinta De Cabriz Seleccionada Colheita 2011, Doc Dão Bottle Quinta De Cabriz Seleccionada Colheita 2011, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal
247973
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$14.95 None
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Jean Gagnerot Meursault 2011 Bottle Jean Gagnerot Meursault 2011
Burgundy, France
390369
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$57.95 None
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Burrowing Owl Merlot 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Burrowing Owl Merlot 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
585737
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$39.95 None
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Andreza Reserva 2011, Do Douro Bottle Andreza Reserva 2011, Do Douro
Douro, Portugal
385849
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$16.95 None
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Domaine Des Bacchantes Côtes Du Rhône 2012 Bottle Domaine Des Bacchantes Côtes Du Rhône 2012
Rhône, France
380717
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Domaine La Haute Fevre Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie Muscadet 2013 Bottle Domaine La Haute Fevre Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie Muscadet 2013
Loire, France
390625
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Kistler Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma Coast Bottle Kistler Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa
377259
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Far Niente Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley Bottle Far Niente Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley
California, Usa
539130
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$80.00 None
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Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello Di Montalcino 2007 Bottle Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
Tuscany, Italy
287284
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Poggiotondo Brunello Di Montalcino 2009 Bottle Poggiotondo Brunello Di Montalcino 2009
Tuscany, Italy
276576
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Domaine Hamelin Chablis Beauroy Premier Cru 2011 Bottle Domaine Hamelin Chablis Beauroy Premier Cru 2011
Burgundy, France
391805
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$33.95 None
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Andrew Murray Rgb Camp 4 Vineyard 2012, Santa Ynez Valley Bottle Andrew Murray Rgb Camp 4 Vineyard 2012, Santa Ynez Valley
California, Usa
383471
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Bordon Gran Reserva 2005 Bottle Bordon Gran Reserva 2005
Rioja, Spain
428060
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Henry Of Pelham Estate Cabernet/Merlot 2012, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment Bottle
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Henry Of Pelham Estate Cabernet/Merlot 2012, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada
395855
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Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley Bottle Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa
193763
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Ca'marcanda Promis 2011, Igt Toscana Bottle Ca'marcanda Promis 2011, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
745638
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Ramey Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County Bottle Ramey Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
California, Usa
288035
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$45.95 None
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Poggio Verrano Chance 2006, Igt Maremma Toscana, Unfiltered Bottle Poggio Verrano Chance 2006, Igt Maremma Toscana, Unfiltered
Tuscany, Italy
239707
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Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2011, Docg Bottle Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2011, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
943670
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Emiliana Coyam 2011, Colchagua Valley Bottle Emiliana Coyam 2011, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile
63891
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$29.95 None
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Domaines Schlumberger Kessler Grand Cru Pinot Gris 2010 Bottle Domaines Schlumberger Kessler Grand Cru Pinot Gris 2010
Alsace, France
249623
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Domaine Louis Jadot Beaune Theurons Premier Cru 2009 Bottle Domaine Louis Jadot Beaune Theurons Premier Cru 2009
Burgundy, France
42838
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Vincent Prunier Saint Aubin La Chatenière 1er Cru 2011 Bottle Vincent Prunier Saint Aubin La Chatenière 1er Cru 2011
Burgundy, France
390567
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Domaine Pierre Usseglio Et Fils Châteauneuf Du Pape 2010 Bottle Domaine Pierre Usseglio Et Fils Châteauneuf Du Pape 2010
Rhône, France
381079
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$45.95 None
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