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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J.J. Vincent & Fils Marie Antoinette Pouilly Fuissé Chardonnay 2006, Ac Bottle J.J. Vincent & Fils Marie Antoinette Pouilly Fuissé Chardonnay 2006, Ac
Burgundy, France
525113
Review added: March 11, 2010
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$27.95 None
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Highfield Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Highfield Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
12674
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$19.95 None
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Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley Bottle Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley
Chile
684597
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$17.95 None
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Maison Kerlann Chablis 2006, Ac Bottle Maison Kerlann Chablis 2006, Ac
Burgundy, France
158964
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$21.95 None
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Ravine Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Ravine Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
173377
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$24.00 None
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Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2007, Clare Valley, South Australia Bottle Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2007, Clare Valley, South Australia
Australia
998476
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Hidden Bench Fumé Blanc Rosomel Vineyard 2007, Beamsville Bench Bottle Hidden Bench Fumé Blanc Rosomel Vineyard 2007, Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada
68825
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Calera Pinot Noir 2007, Central Coast Bottle Calera Pinot Noir 2007, Central Coast
California, Usa
933044
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Domaine Des Chanssaud Châteauneuf Du Pape 2007, Ac Bottle Domaine Des Chanssaud Châteauneuf Du Pape 2007, Ac
Rhône, France
959833
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Le Clos Jordanne Claystone Terrace Chardonnay 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Twenty Mile Bench Bottle Le Clos Jordanne Claystone Terrace Chardonnay 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada
56929
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