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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Bieler Père & Fils Sabine Rosé 2009, Ac Côteaux D'aix En Provence Bottle Bieler Père & Fils Sabine Rosé 2009, Ac Côteaux D'aix En Provence
Provence, France
71423
Review added: July 14, 2010
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$12.95 None
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Domaine Les Yeuses Les épices Syrah 2007, Vins De Pays D'oc Bottle Domaine Les Yeuses Les épices Syrah 2007, Vins De Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France
177584
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$15.95 None
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Saint Roch Vielles Vignes Grenache Blanc/Marsanne 2009, Côtes Du Roussillon Bottle Saint Roch Vielles Vignes Grenache Blanc/Marsanne 2009, Côtes Du Roussillon
Languedoc, France
175232
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Château De Pena 2006, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Bottle Château De Pena 2006, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Villages
Languedoc, France
178392
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J. Laurens Le Moulin Brut Blanquette De Limoux, Traditional Method, Ap, Midi, France Bottle J. Laurens Le Moulin Brut Blanquette De Limoux, Traditional Method, Ap, Midi, France
Midi, France
180323
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Les Clos De Paulilles Collioure 2005, Ac Bottle Les Clos De Paulilles Collioure 2005, Ac
Languedoc, France
7245
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Lucas & Lewellen Pinot Noir 2007, Santa Barbara County Bottle Lucas & Lewellen Pinot Noir 2007, Santa Barbara County
California, Usa
127605
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Greg Norman California Estates Chardonnay 2008, Santa Barbara County Bottle Greg Norman California Estates Chardonnay 2008, Santa Barbara County
California, Usa
29264
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Tres Sabores Porque No Zinfandel Blend 2007, Napa Valley Bottle Tres Sabores Porque No Zinfandel Blend 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa
186551
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Crasto Vinho Tinto 2008, Doc Douro Bottle Crasto Vinho Tinto 2008, Doc Douro
Portugal
81588
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