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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Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier 2006, Barossa, South Australia Bottle Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier 2006, Barossa, South Australia
Australia
524926
Review added: November 18, 2009
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$18.90 None
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Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand
734681
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$24.95 None
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Collina Dei Lecci Rosso Di Montalcino 2007, Doc Bottle Collina Dei Lecci Rosso Di Montalcino 2007, Doc
Tuscany, Italy
135541
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$23.95 None
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Domaine Du Chardonnay Montmains Chablis Premier Cru 2007, Ac Bottle Domaine Du Chardonnay Montmains Chablis Premier Cru 2007, Ac
Burgundy, France
68106
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$32.95 None
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Sogrape Reserva Douro 2003, Doc Douro Bottle Sogrape Reserva Douro 2003, Doc Douro
Portugal
335208
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$17.95 None
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Chakana Yaguareté Collection Malbec 2009, Mendoza Bottle Chakana Yaguareté Collection Malbec 2009, Mendoza
Argentina
3509
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$12.95 None
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Luis Acequias Malbec Oak 2005, Mendoza Bottle Luis Acequias Malbec Oak 2005, Mendoza
Argentina
138412
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Hahn Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central Coast Bottle Hahn Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central Coast
California, Usa
57877
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Elderton Friends Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2008, Adelaide Hills/Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Elderton Friends Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2008, Adelaide Hills/Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia
141283
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Castillo Labastida Reserva 2004 Bottle Castillo Labastida Reserva 2004
Spain
95125
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