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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Toasted Head Shiraz 2006, Dunnigan Hills Bottle Toasted Head Shiraz 2006, Dunnigan Hills
California, Usa
42937
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$19.95 None
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Chateau Sarati Pinot Noir 2005, Dealu Mare Bottle Chateau Sarati Pinot Noir 2005, Dealu Mare
Romania, World
143313
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$11.95 None
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Celler Piñol Senora Del Portal Roble 2007, Do Terra Alta Bottle Celler Piñol Senora Del Portal Roble 2007, Do Terra Alta
Spain
146183
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Galil Mountain Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Upper Galilee Bottle Galil Mountain Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Upper Galilee
Israel, World
156570
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$24.95 None
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Agnusdei Albariño 2008, Do Rías Baixas Bottle Agnusdei Albariño 2008, Do Rías Baixas
Spain
146241
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Masseria Altemura Fiano 2008, Igt Fiano Salento Bottle Masseria Altemura Fiano 2008, Igt Fiano Salento
Puglia, Italy
159475
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$11.75 None
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Terres D'avignon Les Cardinalices Grande Réserve Côtes Du Rhône 2007, Ac Bottle Terres D'avignon Les Cardinalices Grande Réserve Côtes Du Rhône 2007, Ac
Rhône, France
155473
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Elvi Wines Cava Adar, Do Ribera Del Júcar Bottle Elvi Wines Cava Adar, Do Ribera Del Júcar
Spain
156737
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$16.55 None
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Alsace Willm Gewurztraminer 2008, Ac Alsace Bottle Alsace Willm Gewurztraminer 2008, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
156745
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Cristobal 1492 Oak Reserve Merlot 2007, Mendoza Bottle Cristobal 1492 Oak Reserve Merlot 2007, Mendoza
Argentina
663096
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