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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Bellenda San Fermo Brut Prosecco 2008, Doc Conegliano Valdobbiadene Bottle Bellenda San Fermo Brut Prosecco 2008, Doc Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Veneto, Italy
82347
Review added: April 07, 2010
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$17.95 None
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C.J. Pask Gimblett Road Merlot 2007, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island Bottle C.J. Pask Gimblett Road Merlot 2007, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
9134
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$19.95 None
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Château La Roche Dorée 2006, Ac Médoc Bottle Château La Roche Dorée 2006, Ac Médoc
Bordeaux, France
165381
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Clos Du Bois Pinot Noir 2007, North Coast Bottle Clos Du Bois Pinot Noir 2007, North Coast
California, Usa
161273
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$18.95 None
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Franciscan Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley Bottle Franciscan Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa
496125
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Josef Chromy Pinot Noir 2008, Tasmania Bottle Josef Chromy Pinot Noir 2008, Tasmania
Australia
163022
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Cantina Valpantena Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, Doc Bottle Cantina Valpantena Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, Doc
Veneto, Italy
981316
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Viña Montgras Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah Reserva 2008, Colchagua Valley Bottle Viña Montgras Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah Reserva 2008, Colchagua Valley
Chile
976787
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St. Antony 483 Dry Riesling 2008, Qba Rheinhessen Bottle St. Antony 483 Dry Riesling 2008, Qba Rheinhessen
Germany
160622
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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot 2007, California Bottle Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot 2007, California
California, Usa
505065
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