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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Casanova Di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, Docg Bottle Casanova Di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
85241
Review added: October 17, 2013
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$88.00 None
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Paolo Conterno Barolo Ginestra 2008 Bottle Paolo Conterno Barolo Ginestra 2008
Piedmont, Italy
734293
Review added: October 17, 2013
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$75.00 None
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Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur Aux Saint Julien Nuits Saint Georges 2010, Ac Bottle Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur Aux Saint Julien Nuits Saint Georges 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France
354290
Review added: October 17, 2013
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$42.75 None
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Olivier Leflaive Charmois Saint Aubin 1er Cru 2009, Ac Bottle Olivier Leflaive Charmois Saint Aubin 1er Cru 2009, Ac
Burgundy, France
354241
Review added: October 17, 2013
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$51.95 None
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La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2011, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2011, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
67231
Review added: October 17, 2013
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$39.95 None
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Ramos Pinto Tawny 30 Ans Bottle Ramos Pinto Tawny 30 Ans
Douro, Portugal
250795
Review added: October 17, 2013
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$103.95 None
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Domaine Bois De Boursan Cuvée Des Félix Châteauneuf Du Pape 2010 Bottle Domaine Bois De Boursan Cuvée Des Félix Châteauneuf Du Pape 2010
Rhône, France
700948
Review added: October 17, 2013
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Halter Ranch Ancestor 2009, Paso Robles Bottle Halter Ranch Ancestor 2009, Paso Robles
California, Usa
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Review added: October 17, 2013
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Halter Ranch Syrah 2011, Paso Robles Bottle Halter Ranch Syrah 2011, Paso Robles
California, Usa
396507
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$29.95 None
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Mas Doix Salanques 2011, Priorat Bottle Mas Doix Salanques 2011, Priorat
Priorat, Spain
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Orben 2008, Doca Rioja Bottle Orben 2008, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
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Bergerie De L'hortus Pic Saint Loup 2012, Ac Coteaux Du Languedoc Bottle Bergerie De L'hortus Pic Saint Loup 2012, Ac Coteaux Du Languedoc
Languedoc, France
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Review added: October 17, 2013
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Vignoble Du Loup Blanc La Mère Grand 2011 Bottle Vignoble Du Loup Blanc La Mère Grand 2011
Languedoc, France
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Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Nebbiolo 2012, Doc Langhe Bottle Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Nebbiolo 2012, Doc Langhe
Piedmont, Italy
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Barda Pinot Noir 2012, Patagonia Bottle Barda Pinot Noir 2012, Patagonia
Argentina
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Sarl Christophe Pichon 2011, Saint Joseph Bottle Sarl Christophe Pichon 2011, Saint Joseph
Rhône, France
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Meandro Do Vale Meão 2011, Doc Douro Bottle Meandro Do Vale Meão 2011, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal
244731
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Azelia Dolcetto D'alba Bricco Dell'oriolo 2012, Piedmont Bottle Azelia Dolcetto D'alba Bricco Dell'oriolo 2012, Piedmont
Piedmont, Italy
423954
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Mac Forbes Hoddles Creek Chardonnay 2010, Yarra Valley Bottle Mac Forbes Hoddles Creek Chardonnay 2010, Yarra Valley
Victoria, Australia
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Yarra Yering Red Blend Nº 3 2011, Yarra Valley Bottle Yarra Yering Red Blend Nº 3 2011, Yarra Valley
Victoria, Australia
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Review added: October 16, 2013
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$85.00 None
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Giant Steps Arthur's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2012, Yarra Valley, Victoria Bottle Giant Steps Arthur's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2012, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Victoria, Australia
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Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Estate Blanc De Blanc 2008, Traditional Method, VQA Short Hills Bench Bottle
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Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Estate Blanc De Blanc 2008, Traditional Method, VQA Short Hills Bench
Ontario, Canada
315200
Review added: October 12, 2013
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$44.95 None
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Girls' Night Out Cabernet Shiraz 2012, Ontario VQA Bottle Girls' Night Out Cabernet Shiraz 2012, Ontario VQA
Ontario, Canada
134205
Review added: October 11, 2013
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Errazuriz La Cumbre 2008, Valle Del Aconcagua, Panquehue Bottle Errazuriz La Cumbre 2008, Valle Del Aconcagua, Panquehue
Aconcagua Valley, Chile
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Vinedo Chadwick   Errazuriz Maipo 2006 Bottle Vinedo Chadwick Errazuriz Maipo 2006
Chile
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