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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Lenz Moser Prestige Grüner Veltliner 2008, Niederösterreich Bottle Lenz Moser Prestige Grüner Veltliner 2008, Niederösterreich
Austria
71233
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$13.95 None
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Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva 2006, Docg Bottle Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva 2006, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
943613
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$24.95 None
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Sticks Chardonnay/Viognier 2008, Yarra Valley, Victoria Bottle Sticks Chardonnay/Viognier 2008, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Australia
138297
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$15.95 None
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Greg Norman Estates Shiraz/Cabernet 2007, Limestone Coast, South Australia Bottle Greg Norman Estates Shiraz/Cabernet 2007, Limestone Coast, South Australia
Australia
586156
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Santa Rita Medalla Real Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Maipo Valley Bottle Santa Rita Medalla Real Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Maipo Valley
Chile
275594
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Eastdell Estates Reserve Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Eastdell Estates Reserve Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
155697
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$11.95 None
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Luigi Bosca Reserva Merlot 2006, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza Bottle Luigi Bosca Reserva Merlot 2006, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza
Argentina
143289
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Luigi Bosca Reserva Pinot Noir 2007, Maipú, Mendoza Bottle Luigi Bosca Reserva Pinot Noir 2007, Maipú, Mendoza
Argentina
143420
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Domaine De Rochebin Mâcon Azé Blanc 2008, Ac Bottle Domaine De Rochebin Mâcon Azé Blanc 2008, Ac
Burgundy, France
156943
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Vigne & Vini Zinfandel Primitivo Del Salento 2006, Igt Salento Bottle Vigne & Vini Zinfandel Primitivo Del Salento 2006, Igt Salento
Puglia, Italy
136002
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