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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Château Doisy Védrines 2005, Ac Sauternes Bottle Château Doisy Védrines 2005, Ac Sauternes
Bordeaux, France
500140
Review added: August 26, 2009
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$32.00 None
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E. Guigal Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2007, Ac Bottle E. Guigal Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2007, Ac
Rhône, France
290296
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$19.95 None
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Manoir Grignon Viognier 2008, Vin De Pays D'oc Bottle Manoir Grignon Viognier 2008, Vin De Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France
127126
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$12.40 None
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Mildiani Kindzmarauli 2004, Kakheti Bottle Mildiani Kindzmarauli 2004, Kakheti
Georgia
682781
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$16.95 None
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Hans Lang Riesling Spätlese 1992, Qmp Hattenheimer Hassel Bottle Hans Lang Riesling Spätlese 1992, Qmp Hattenheimer Hassel
Rheingau, Germany
127100
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$18.95 None
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Tsantali Estate Reserve 2003, Ao Nemea Bottle Tsantali Estate Reserve 2003, Ao Nemea
Greece
13524
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Samos Union Des Cooperatives Anthemis Muscat, Acqs Samos Bottle Samos Union Des Cooperatives Anthemis Muscat, Acqs Samos
Greece
653824
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Boutari Moschofilero 2008, Ao Mantinia Bottle Boutari Moschofilero 2008, Ao Mantinia
Greece
650671
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Cantina Parroco Nebbiolo Langhe 2007, Doc Bottle Cantina Parroco Nebbiolo Langhe 2007, Doc
Piedmont, Italy
117192
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Poggio Nibbiale Morellino Di Scansano 2006, Doc Bottle Poggio Nibbiale Morellino Di Scansano 2006, Doc
Tuscany, Italy
125096
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