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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La Carusa Nero D'avola/Syrah 2023, Doc Sicilia Bottle La Carusa Nero D'avola/Syrah 2023, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy
44856
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$17.95 High
(1000+)V+(29)O
Terre Di Faiano Organic Primitivo 2023, Igp Puglia, Vegan Bottle Terre Di Faiano Organic Primitivo 2023, Igp Puglia, Vegan
Puglia, Italy
44954
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$14.95 High
(1000+)V+(35)O
Redstone Winery Gamay Noir 2021, Twenty Mile Bench Bottle
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Redstone Winery Gamay Noir 2021, Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada
44514
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$23.95 High
(528)W+(10)O
Tedeschi Pinot Grigio 2024, Igt Delle Venezie Bottle Tedeschi Pinot Grigio 2024, Igt Delle Venezie
Veneto, Italy
562058
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V+(51)O
Fabre Montmayou Barrel Selection Malbec 2022, Patagonia Bottle Fabre Montmayou Barrel Selection Malbec 2022, Patagonia
Patagonia, Argentina
42115
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V+(146)O
Mirada Organic Rosé 2024, Vdt Castilla, Vegan Bottle Mirada Organic Rosé 2024, Vdt Castilla, Vegan
Unknown, World
44125
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$15.95 High
(1000+)V+(93)O
Ferox Fabien Ries Silver Lion Collection Riesling 2022, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara On The Lake, Vegan Bottle Ferox Fabien Ries Silver Lion Collection Riesling 2022, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara On The Lake, Vegan
Ontario, Canada
44778
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$35.00 High
(580)V+(9)O
Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2021, W.O. Bottle Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2021, W.O.
Stellenbosch, South Africa
21108
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$21.95 High
(858)V
Petriessa Assyrtiko 2024, Pgi Evia Bottle Petriessa Assyrtiko 2024, Pgi Evia
Greece
37070
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$18.95 High
(1000+)V+(62)O
Feudo Maccari Olli Grillo 2024, Dop Sicilia Bottle Feudo Maccari Olli Grillo 2024, Dop Sicilia
Sicily, Italy
477877
Review added: July 22, 2025
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$16.95 High
(1000+)V+(115)O
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