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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Bedin Collina 48 Asolo Brut Superiore Prosecco, Veneto Bottle Bedin Collina 48 Asolo Brut Superiore Prosecco, Veneto
Veneto, Italy
Agent
Review added: December 18, 2020
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$19.95 None
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Tawse Spark Blanc De Noir Laundry Vineyard 2013, Lincoln Lakeshore Bottle Tawse Spark Blanc De Noir Laundry Vineyard 2013, Lincoln Lakeshore
Ontario, Canada
Winery
Review added: December 18, 2020
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Schramsberg Brut Rosé Methode Traditionelle 2017, North Coast Bottle Schramsberg Brut Rosé Methode Traditionelle 2017, North Coast
California, Usa
0
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$75.15 None
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Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Rosé 2016, Nova Scotia Bottle Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Rosé 2016, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Winery
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$44.50 None
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Raventos I Blanc Blanc De Blancs 2017, Spain Bottle Raventos I Blanc Blanc De Blancs 2017, Spain
Spain
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Benjamin Bridge Vin De Réserve Hand Crafter Small Lot, Gaspereau Valley Bottle Benjamin Bridge Vin De Réserve Hand Crafter Small Lot, Gaspereau Valley
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Champagne Collet Brut Rosé, Aÿ Champagne  Bottle Champagne Collet Brut Rosé, Aÿ Champagne
Champagne, France
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Benjamin Bridge Brut Nature Hand Crafted Small Lot 2016, Gaspereau Valley Bottle Benjamin Bridge Brut Nature Hand Crafted Small Lot 2016, Gaspereau Valley
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Mukuzani Dry Red 2018, Pdo Mukuzani Micro Zone, Kakheti Bottle Mukuzani Dry Red 2018, Pdo Mukuzani Micro Zone, Kakheti
Georgia
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Armenia Wine Company Yerevan 782 Bc Winemaker's Blend 2019, Aragatsotn Region Bottle Armenia Wine Company Yerevan 782 Bc Winemaker's Blend 2019, Aragatsotn Region
Armenia, World
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