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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Casa Silva Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Colchagua Valley Bottle Casa Silva Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Colchagua Valley
Chile
24216
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$13.95 None
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Quinta Do Roncão Reserva 2006, Doc Douro Bottle Quinta Do Roncão Reserva 2006, Doc Douro
Portugal
147942
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$14.95 None
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Tedeschi Vigneto Valverde Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2007, Doc, Single Vineyard Bottle Tedeschi Vigneto Valverde Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2007, Doc, Single Vineyard
Veneto, Italy
155309
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Ortas Tradition Rasteau 2008, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Villages Bottle Ortas Tradition Rasteau 2008, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Villages
Rhône, France
998716
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$17.95 None
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Montgras Quatro 2007, Colchagua Valley Bottle Montgras Quatro 2007, Colchagua Valley
Chile
50641
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Terre Del Barolo Valdisera Barbera D'alba 2007, Doc Bottle Terre Del Barolo Valdisera Barbera D'alba 2007, Doc
Piedmont, Italy
134759
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Wild Rock Elevation Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Wild Rock Elevation Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand
142828
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Michel Gassier Les Piliers Viognier 2008, Vin De Pays D'oc Bottle Michel Gassier Les Piliers Viognier 2008, Vin De Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France
669531
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Mimo 2005, Doc Douro Bottle Mimo 2005, Doc Douro
Portugal
147918
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Liberty School Syrah 2007, California Bottle Liberty School Syrah 2007, California
California, Usa
942383
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