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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Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin White 2018, W.O. Bottle Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin White 2018, W.O.
Paarl, South Africa
439554
Review added: August 12, 2021
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$14.75 None
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Bacalhôa Moscatel De Setúbal 2017, Doc Bottle Bacalhôa Moscatel De Setúbal 2017, Doc
Portugal
996181
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$14.95 None
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Beringer Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Knights Valley Bottle Beringer Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Knights Valley
California, Usa
392142
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$69.95 None
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Jean Max Roger La Grange Dimiere Sancerre Rosé 2020, A.C. Bottle Jean Max Roger La Grange Dimiere Sancerre Rosé 2020, A.C.
Loire, France
490813
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$26.95 None
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Bodegas Tobía Selección Crianza 2017, D.O.Ca Bottle Bodegas Tobía Selección Crianza 2017, D.O.Ca
Rioja, Spain
364828
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$22.95 None
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Schloss Schönborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Kabinett 2018 Bottle Schloss Schönborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Kabinett 2018
Rheingau, Germany
70946
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$25.95 None
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Chãteau Léoube Rosé De Léoube 2020, A.C. Cotes De Provence Bottle Chãteau Léoube Rosé De Léoube 2020, A.C. Cotes De Provence
Provence, France
491100
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$25.25 None
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Jeeper La Grande Cuvée Millésime Brut Champagne 2005, A.C. Bottle Jeeper La Grande Cuvée Millésime Brut Champagne 2005, A.C.
Champagne, France
20006
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$97.95 None
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Alvear Solera 1927 Pedro Ximénez, Do Montilla Moriles, Spain (375ml) Bottle Alvear Solera 1927 Pedro Ximénez, Do Montilla Moriles, Spain (375ml)
Andalusia, Spain
463034
Review added: August 11, 2021
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$30.95 Medium
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Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2020, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2020, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
231282
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$17.95 None
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