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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Hither & Yon Grenache Mataro 2023, Mclaren Vale Bottle Hither & Yon Grenache Mataro 2023, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia
42067
Review added: June 07, 2025
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$24.95 None
(0)V
Tbilisuri Rkatsiteli 2023 Bottle Tbilisuri Rkatsiteli 2023
Kakheti, Georgia
39616
Review added: June 07, 2025
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$16.00 High
(261)G+(30)O
Tawse Gowers Blend Chardonnay 2023, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Tawse Gowers Blend Chardonnay 2023, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
89037
Review added: June 07, 2025
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$21.95 High
(1000+)E+(95)O
Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Viognier 2023, Pays D'oc Bottle Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Viognier 2023, Pays D'oc
France
32017
Review added: June 07, 2025
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$17.00 High
(1000+)A+(15)O
Domaine Escalin Escale Enchantée 2024, Grignan Les Adhémar Bottle Domaine Escalin Escale Enchantée 2024, Grignan Les Adhémar
Rhône, France
agent
Review added: June 07, 2025
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Cantine Amato Catarratto 2024, D.O.C. Sicilia Bottle Cantine Amato Catarratto 2024, D.O.C. Sicilia
Sicily, Italy
agent
Review added: June 07, 2025
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Tawse Quarry Road Vineyard Rosé 2024, Vinemount Ridge Bottle Tawse Quarry Road Vineyard Rosé 2024, Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada
winery
Review added: June 07, 2025
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Kir Yianni Le Nord Assyrtiko 2024, I.G.P. Florina Bottle Kir Yianni Le Nord Assyrtiko 2024, I.G.P. Florina
Macedonia, Greece
25707
Review added: May 29, 2025
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V+(20)O
Lafazanis Geometria Assyrtiko 2023, Pgi Peloponnese Bottle Lafazanis Geometria Assyrtiko 2023, Pgi Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece
35723
Review added: May 29, 2025
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$23.95 High
(1000+)V+(70)O
Staderoli Mon Gare Ayme 2023, Vin De France Bottle Staderoli Mon Gare Ayme 2023, Vin De France
Loire, France
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Review added: May 20, 2025
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