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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Domaine Vincent Gross Gewürztraminer "Fantaisie" 2022, Aoc Alsace Bottle Domaine Vincent Gross Gewürztraminer "Fantaisie" 2022, Aoc Alsace
Alsace, France
162740
Review added: November 04, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Susana Balbo Críos Malbec 2022, Valle De Uco Bottle Susana Balbo Críos Malbec 2022, Valle De Uco
Mendoza, Argentina
162529
Review added: November 04, 2024
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$17.95 High
(1000+)V+(80)O
Zenato Pinot Grigio 2023, D.O.C. Delle Venezie Bottle Zenato Pinot Grigio 2023, D.O.C. Delle Venezie
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
37648
Review added: November 04, 2024
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$17.95 High
(1000+)V+(132)O
Relvas Herdade De São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada White 2022, Vinho Regional Alentejo Bottle Relvas Herdade De São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada White 2022, Vinho Regional Alentejo
Alentejo, Portugal
37723
Review added: November 04, 2024
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$15.95 High
(1000+)V+(79)O
Montgras Organic Pinot Noir 2021, Valle Del Bío Bío, Sustainable, Vegan Bottle Montgras Organic Pinot Noir 2021, Valle Del Bío Bío, Sustainable, Vegan
Bío Bío Valley, Chile
37871
Review added: November 04, 2024
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$15.95 High
(1000+)V+(87)O
Her Shiraz 2022, W.O. Western Cape Bottle Her Shiraz 2022, W.O. Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa
24247
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$14.95 High
(1000+)V+(57)O
Domaine De La Baume Elisabeth Viognier 2022, Igp Pays D'oc Bottle Domaine De La Baume Elisabeth Viognier 2022, Igp Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France
438796
Review added: November 04, 2024
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$14.95 High
(1000+)V+(6)O
Brilla! Rosé Prosecco 2023, D.O.C. Bottle Brilla! Rosé Prosecco 2023, D.O.C.
Veneto, Italy
21040
Review added: November 04, 2024
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V+(52)O
Arboleda Chardonnay 2022, D.O. Aconcagua Costa Bottle Arboleda Chardonnay 2022, D.O. Aconcagua Costa
Aconcagua Valley, Chile
606772
Review added: November 04, 2024
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$18.95 High
(1000+)V+(44)O
Rustenberg Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle Rustenberg Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
456020
Review added: November 04, 2024
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$15.95 High
(1000+)V+(80)O
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