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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St. Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2006, Barossa, South Australia Bottle St. Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2006, Barossa, South Australia
Australia
535104
Review added: November 04, 2009
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$39.95 None
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D'arenberg Vintage Fortified Shiraz/Chambourcin 2005, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle D'arenberg Vintage Fortified Shiraz/Chambourcin 2005, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
Australia
606244
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$33.95 None
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Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2006, Napa Valley Bottle Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2006, Napa Valley
California, Usa
346304
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$67.95 None
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Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2005 Bottle Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2005
Ribera Del Duero, Spain
323345
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$39.95 None
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Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2007, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County   Bottle Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2007, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County  
California, Usa
66159
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$25.00 None
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Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2006 Bottle Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2006
Ribera Del Duero, Spain
341461
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Fenocchio Bussia Barolo 2004, Docg, Estate Btld. Bottle Fenocchio Bussia Barolo 2004, Docg, Estate Btld.
Piedmont, Italy
712273
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Studert Prüm Riesling Spätlese 2004, Qmp, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Bottle Studert Prüm Riesling Spätlese 2004, Qmp, Wehlener Sonnenuhr
Mosel, Germany
140756
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Gardet Blanc De Noirs Premier Cru Champagne 2009, Ac Bottle Gardet Blanc De Noirs Premier Cru Champagne 2009, Ac
Champagne, France
129882
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Bishop By Ben Glaetzer Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Bishop By Ben Glaetzer Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia
627869
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