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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Synchromesh Riesling Storm Haven Vineyard Black Label 2013, BC VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Synchromesh Riesling Storm Haven Vineyard Black Label 2013, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
Winery
Review added: July 16, 2025
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Byland Rosé 2023, Niagara On The Lake Bottle Byland Rosé 2023, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
23482
Review added: July 16, 2025
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$16.80 None
(0)
Hillside Gamay Noir Founder's Block 2021, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley Bottle Hillside Gamay Noir Founder's Block 2021, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
23357
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Sumac Ridge Pinot Grigio 2024 Bottle Sumac Ridge Pinot Grigio 2024
Cellared In Canada, World
23614
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Road 13 Select Harvest Seventy Four K 2021, Okanagan Valley Bottle Road 13 Select Harvest Seventy Four K 2021, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
22276
Review added: July 16, 2025
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Mayhem Anarchy Pinot Gris 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C. Bottle Mayhem Anarchy Pinot Gris 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C.
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24338
Review added: July 16, 2025
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Fort Berens Here And There Pinot Gris 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C. Bottle Fort Berens Here And There Pinot Gris 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C.
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23320
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Dim Wine Co. Edgewater Riesling 2020, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Dim Wine Co. Edgewater Riesling 2020, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
24154
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Organized Crime Riesling 2023, Beamsville Bench Bottle
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Organized Crime Riesling 2023, Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada
22652
Review added: July 16, 2025
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Rosehall Run Sully's Mix 2024 Bottle Rosehall Run Sully's Mix 2024
Ontario, Canada
23092
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Henry Of Pelham Baco Noir Old Vines 2023, VQA Ontario Bottle
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Henry Of Pelham Baco Noir Old Vines 2023, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada
459966
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V+(72)O
Tawse Estate Syrah 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Tawse Estate Syrah 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
23446
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Monte Creek Living Land Riesling 2024 Bottle
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Monte Creek Living Land Riesling 2024
British Columbia, Canada
24282
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Wesbert Wise Guy Red Blend 2020, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Wesbert Wise Guy Red Blend 2020, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
17231
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Observatory Red 2020, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Observatory Red 2020, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
20729
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Strewn Limited Amalgam Inox White 2020, Niagara On The Lake Bottle Strewn Limited Amalgam Inox White 2020, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
24002
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Inniskillin Discovery Series Susse Reserve Riesling 2023, Niagara On The Lake Bottle Inniskillin Discovery Series Susse Reserve Riesling 2023, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
Winery
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Volcanic Hills Magma Red 2022, BC VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Volcanic Hills Magma Red 2022, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
32372
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$26.95 None
(0)W
Kismet Moksha 2021, Okanagan Valley Bottle Kismet Moksha 2021, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
22812
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Palatine Hills Oh Goody! Bottle
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Palatine Hills Oh Goody!
Ontario, Canada
23647
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Beaufort Pinot Noir Rosé 2024, Vancouver Island Bottle Beaufort Pinot Noir Rosé 2024, Vancouver Island
British Columbia, Canada
23811
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Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2023, Beamsville Bench (200ml) Bottle Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2023, Beamsville Bench (200ml)
Ontario, Canada
23756
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$39.85 Shopping_bag
Inniskillin Reserve Cabernet Franc Icewine 2023, VQA Niagara Peninsula (375ml) Bottle Inniskillin Reserve Cabernet Franc Icewine 2023, VQA Niagara Peninsula (375ml)
Ontario, Canada
24234
Review added: July 16, 2025
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Monte Creek Living Land Series Chardonnay 2023, BC VQA British Columbia Bottle Monte Creek Living Land Series Chardonnay 2023, BC VQA British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
24290
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$26.99 None
(0)
Nostalgia Wines Chardonnay Family Collection 2022, Okanagan Valley Bottle Nostalgia Wines Chardonnay Family Collection 2022, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
23060
Review added: July 16, 2025
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Dark Horse Cabernet Franc 2022 Bottle
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Dark Horse Cabernet Franc 2022
British Columbia, Canada
23607
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Blasted Church Pinot Gris 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C. Bottle Blasted Church Pinot Gris 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C.
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22839
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Mt. Boucherie Reserve Syrah 2022, BC VQA British Columbia Bottle
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Mt. Boucherie Reserve Syrah 2022, BC VQA British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
24491
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Black Sage Whisky Barrel Red 2021, Okanagan Valley Bottle Black Sage Whisky Barrel Red 2021, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
21533
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Kismet Phulkari Rosé 2024, Okanagan Valley Bottle Kismet Phulkari Rosé 2024, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
22816
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$29.99 Shopping_bag
Jackson Triggs Niagara Grand Reserve White Meritage 2023, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Jackson Triggs Niagara Grand Reserve White Meritage 2023, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
360297
Review added: July 16, 2025
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$24.25 Low
(8)W
Megalomaniac Homegrown Riesling, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Megalomaniac Homegrown Riesling, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
183061
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$14.95 None
(0)W+(22)O
Maan Farms Strawberry Dessert, Fraser Valley (375ml) Bottle
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Maan Farms Strawberry Dessert, Fraser Valley (375ml)
British Columbia, Canada
21402
Review added: July 16, 2025
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The Foreign Affair Dream 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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The Foreign Affair Dream 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
364380
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$29.95 Medium
(23)W
13th Street Winery Expression Cabernet Franc Rosé 2024, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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13th Street Winery Expression Cabernet Franc Rosé 2024, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
20359
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$17.95 Medium
(27)W+(24)O
Orofino Passion Pit Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, BC VQA Similkameen Valley Bottle
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Orofino Passion Pit Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, BC VQA Similkameen Valley
British Columbia, Canada
24063
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Deep Roots Pinot Gris 2023, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Deep Roots Pinot Gris 2023, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
22879
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Black Sage Vineyard Merlot 2021, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Black Sage Vineyard Merlot 2021, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
23578
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Chronos Pinot Gris 2023, Okanagan Valley Bottle Chronos Pinot Gris 2023, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
23384
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Domaine Queylus Réserve Du Domaine Chardonnay 2023, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Domaine Queylus Réserve Du Domaine Chardonnay 2023, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
Agent
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Mayhem Wines Sauvignon Blanc Columbia River Plateau 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C. Bottle Mayhem Wines Sauvignon Blanc Columbia River Plateau 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C.
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24340
Review added: July 16, 2025
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Stoneboat Vineyards Estate Pinot Gris 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C. Bottle Stoneboat Vineyards Estate Pinot Gris 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C.
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24148
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Orofino Syrah Reserve 2021, Similkameen Valley Bottle
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Orofino Syrah Reserve 2021, Similkameen Valley
British Columbia, Canada
24076
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Bowen Cider House Lady Alexandra Bottle
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Bowen Cider House Lady Alexandra
British Columbia, Canada
24383
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Mayhem Wines Anarchy Sauvignon Blanc Columbia River Plateau 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C. Bottle Mayhem Wines Anarchy Sauvignon Blanc Columbia River Plateau 2024, Grown In Washington. Made In B.C.
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24337
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Mercator Vineyards Reserve Marquette 2022 Bottle
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Mercator Vineyards Reserve Marquette 2022
Nova Scotia, Canada
23587
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See Ya Later Ranch Ping Meritage 2022 Bottle
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See Ya Later Ranch Ping Meritage 2022
British Columbia, Canada
23582
Review added: July 16, 2025
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$25.99 None
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Road 13 Select Harvest Seventy Four K 2022, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Road 13 Select Harvest Seventy Four K 2022, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
23318
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The Foreign Affair Cabernet Franc 2022, VQA Vinemount Ridge Bottle
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The Foreign Affair Cabernet Franc 2022, VQA Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada
24010
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$44.95 None
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Spearhead Braided Hill Pinot Noir 2023, East Kelowna Slopes Bottle
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Spearhead Braided Hill Pinot Noir 2023, East Kelowna Slopes
British Columbia, Canada
23303
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