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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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
943472
Review added: November 18, 2009
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$106.95 None
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Luce Della Vite Luce 2006, Igt Toscana Bottle Luce Della Vite Luce 2006, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
685263
Review added: November 18, 2009
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$114.95 None
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Wallace By Ben Glaetzer Shiraz/Grenache 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Wallace By Ben Glaetzer Shiraz/Grenache 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia
47605
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$28.95 None
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Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley Bottle Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley
Australia
636407
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$63.95 None
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Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Adelaide Hills, South Australia Bottle Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Australia
965335
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$19.95 None
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Château Bégadanet 2005, Ac Médoc Bottle Château Bégadanet 2005, Ac Médoc
Bordeaux, France
138875
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Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf Du Pape 2007, Ac Bottle Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf Du Pape 2007, Ac
Rhône, France
700922
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$48.25 None
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Nicolas Maillet Mâcon Verzé 2007, Ac Bottle Nicolas Maillet Mâcon Verzé 2007, Ac
Burgundy, France
702605
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Château De Beaucastel Coudoulet De Beaucastel Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2008, Ac Bottle Château De Beaucastel Coudoulet De Beaucastel Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2008, Ac
Rhône, France
48892
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Max Ferd. Richter Riesling Spätlese 1992, Qmp Mülheimer Sonnenlay Bottle Max Ferd. Richter Riesling Spätlese 1992, Qmp Mülheimer Sonnenlay
Mosel, Germany
140780
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