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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Seghesio Home Ranch Zinfandel 2008, Alexander Valley Bottle Seghesio Home Ranch Zinfandel 2008, Alexander Valley
California, Usa
70391
Review added: September 08, 2010
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$49.95 None
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Mendocino Wine Co. Big Yellow Cab Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Mendocino County Bottle Mendocino Wine Co. Big Yellow Cab Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Mendocino County
California, Usa
35014
Review added: August 27, 2010
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$17.95 None
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Irony Merlot 2008, Napa Valley Bottle Irony Merlot 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa
183186
Review added: August 25, 2010
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Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia
531228
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Vignerons De Gigondas La Font Des Grières Gigondas 2007, Ac Bottle Vignerons De Gigondas La Font Des Grières Gigondas 2007, Ac
Rhône, France
175729
Review added: August 25, 2010
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Château Lilian Ladouys 2006, Ac Saint Estèphe Bottle Château Lilian Ladouys 2006, Ac Saint Estèphe
Bordeaux, France
186627
Review added: August 25, 2010
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I Greppi Greppicante Bolgheri 2007, Doc Bottle I Greppi Greppicante Bolgheri 2007, Doc
Tuscany, Italy
170381
Review added: August 25, 2010
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Reif Estate Silver Meritage 2007, VQA Niagara River Bottle Reif Estate Silver Meritage 2007, VQA Niagara River
Ontario, Canada
148817
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Astrolabe Voyage Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Astrolabe Voyage Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand
179200
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Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir 2008, Sonoma Valley/Monterey County/Santa Barbara County Bottle Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir 2008, Sonoma Valley/Monterey County/Santa Barbara County
California, Usa
130138
Review added: August 25, 2010
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