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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Volpaia Chianti Classico 2007 Bottle Volpaia Chianti Classico 2007
Tuscany, Italy
953828
Review added: May 20, 2010
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$27.95 None
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Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2008, Mendoza Bottle Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2008, Mendoza
Argentina
24737
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$25.95 None
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Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Napa Valley Bottle Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa
94375
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$33.95 None
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Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley Bottle Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa
655381
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$34.95 None
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Ventozelo Qv Rosé 2009, Doc Douro Bottle Ventozelo Qv Rosé 2009, Doc Douro
Portugal
165068
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$9.70 None
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Ferraton Père & Fils Samorens Côtes Du Rhône 2007, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Bottle Ferraton Père & Fils Samorens Côtes Du Rhône 2007, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France
168708
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$14.95 None
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Château Val Joanis Tradition Syrah Rosé 2009, Ac Luberon Bottle Château Val Joanis Tradition Syrah Rosé 2009, Ac Luberon
Rhône, France
707281
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Domaine Sylvain Gaudron Vouvray Demi Sec 2006, Ac Vouvray Bottle Domaine Sylvain Gaudron Vouvray Demi Sec 2006, Ac Vouvray
Loire, France
171462
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Domaine Hubert Reyser Clevner Sonnenberg 2008, Ac Alsace Bottle Domaine Hubert Reyser Clevner Sonnenberg 2008, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
168989
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$13.95 None
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Jean Michel Sorbe Reuilly 2008, Ac Bottle Jean Michel Sorbe Reuilly 2008, Ac
Loire, France
168898
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$14.60 None
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