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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Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2008, Mendoza Bottle Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2008, Mendoza
Argentina
29280
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$18.95 None
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Château Rahoul 2005, Ac Graves Bottle Château Rahoul 2005, Ac Graves
Bordeaux, France
226043
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$29.95 None
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Pedro Escudero Fuente Elvira Verdejo 2009, Do Rueda Bottle Pedro Escudero Fuente Elvira Verdejo 2009, Do Rueda
Spain
218313
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$15.95 None
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Carla Chiaro Reserve Malbec 2007, Mendoza Bottle Carla Chiaro Reserve Malbec 2007, Mendoza
Argentina
235085
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$14.95 None
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Amani Pendana Shiraz 2007, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle Amani Pendana Shiraz 2007, Wo Stellenbosch
South Africa
220079
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$18.95 None
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Trumpour's Mill Rosé 2010, VQA Prince Edward County Bottle Trumpour's Mill Rosé 2010, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada
55046
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$12.95 None
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Closson Chase K.J. Watson Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, VQA Niagara River Bottle Closson Chase K.J. Watson Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, VQA Niagara River
Ontario, Canada
230912
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Falernia Reserva Syrah 2007, Elquí Valley Bottle Falernia Reserva Syrah 2007, Elquí Valley
Chile
208371
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Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand
694752
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De Borba Adegaborba Reserva 2006, Doc Alentejo Bottle De Borba Adegaborba Reserva 2006, Doc Alentejo
Portugal
214148
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Joel Gott Zinfandel 2008, California Bottle Joel Gott Zinfandel 2008, California
California, Usa
224139
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Domaine Berta Maillol Barral 2009, Ac Collioure Bottle Domaine Berta Maillol Barral 2009, Ac Collioure
Languedoc, France
66175
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$14.90 None
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Bindella Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2006, Docg Bottle Bindella Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2006, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
946962
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Castello Di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2007, Docg Bottle Castello Di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2007, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
216309
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Jacques Bourguignon Chablis 1er Cru 2009, Ac Bottle Jacques Bourguignon Chablis 1er Cru 2009, Ac
Burgundy, France
208033
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Peter Franus Merlot 2007, Napa Valley Bottle Peter Franus Merlot 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa
235952
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La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2009, Sonoma County Bottle La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2009, Sonoma County
California, Usa
906404
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Bieler Père & Fils Sabine Rosé 2010, Ac Coteaux D' Aix En Provence Bottle Bieler Père & Fils Sabine Rosé 2010, Ac Coteaux D' Aix En Provence
Provence, France
71423
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Nicosia Etna Bianco 2009, Doc Etna Bottle Nicosia Etna Bianco 2009, Doc Etna
Sicily, Italy
212928
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Marqués De Cáceres Antea 2009, Doca Rioja Bottle Marqués De Cáceres Antea 2009, Doca Rioja
Spain
518985
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Jean Claude Fromont Comte De Parm Crozes Hermitage 2009, Ac Bottle Jean Claude Fromont Comte De Parm Crozes Hermitage 2009, Ac
Rhône, France
219352
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Duorum Tinto 2008, Doc Douro Bottle Duorum Tinto 2008, Doc Douro
Portugal
215699
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$14.15 None
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Jardin Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle Jardin Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009, Wo Stellenbosch
South Africa
663336
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$15.40 None
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Domaine Des Malandes Chablis 2009, Ac Bottle Domaine Des Malandes Chablis 2009, Ac
Burgundy, France
111658
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Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2009, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza Bottle Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2009, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza
Argentina
219261
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$26.95 None
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