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 Delorme Et Fils Vieilles Vignes Pouilly Fuissé 2006, Ac Bottle Domaine Delorme Et Fils Vieilles Vignes Pouilly Fuissé 2006, Ac
Burgundy, France
110262
Review added: July 06, 2009
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$27.35 None
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Domaine Bernard Defaix Côte De Lechet Reserve Chablis 1er Cru 2006, Ac Bottle Domaine Bernard Defaix Côte De Lechet Reserve Chablis 1er Cru 2006, Ac
Burgundy, France
17541
Review added: July 06, 2009
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$34.95 None
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The Colonial Estate Envoy Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle The Colonial Estate Envoy Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia
47563
Review added: July 06, 2009
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$24.65 None
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Cuvaison Pinot Noir 2006, Carneros, Napa Valley Bottle Cuvaison Pinot Noir 2006, Carneros, Napa Valley
California, Usa
714519
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$34.95 None
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Shafer Vineyards Merlot 2006, Napa Valley Bottle Shafer Vineyards Merlot 2006, Napa Valley
California, Usa
346262
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$94.95 None
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Cj Pask Gimblett Road Cabernet/Merlot/Malbec 2006, Hawkes Bay, North Island Bottle Cj Pask Gimblett Road Cabernet/Merlot/Malbec 2006, Hawkes Bay, North Island
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
120816
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$19.95 None
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Elephant Hill Syrah 2008, Hawkes Bay, North Island Bottle Elephant Hill Syrah 2008, Hawkes Bay, North Island
New Zealand
121673
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Cantina Tramin Gewürztraminer 2007, Doc Süditrol   Alto Adige Bottle Cantina Tramin Gewürztraminer 2007, Doc Süditrol Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
117028
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$18.95 None
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Château Nairac 2005, Ac Barsac, 2er Cru (375ml) Bottle Château Nairac 2005, Ac Barsac, 2er Cru (375ml)
Bordeaux, France
500777
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$42.00 None
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Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Chardonnay 2007, Pirque, Maipo Valley Bottle Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Chardonnay 2007, Pirque, Maipo Valley
Chile
342857
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$19.95 None
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Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Merlot 2006, Peumo, Rapel Valley Bottle Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Merlot 2006, Peumo, Rapel Valley
Chile
939827
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$16.75 None
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Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia
660043
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Two Hands Angels Share Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle Two Hands Angels Share Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
Australia
9480
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Alta Vista Grande Reserve Terroir Selection Malbec 2006, Mendoza Bottle Alta Vista Grande Reserve Terroir Selection Malbec 2006, Mendoza
Argentina
686626
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Terranoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Colchagua Valley Bottle Terranoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Colchagua Valley
Chile
46268
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William Fèvre Chile Gran Cuvée Chardonnay 2007, Maipo Valley, Estate Btld. Bottle William Fèvre Chile Gran Cuvée Chardonnay 2007, Maipo Valley, Estate Btld.
Chile
45146
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Watershed Shiraz 2004, Margaret River, Western Australia Bottle Watershed Shiraz 2004, Margaret River, Western Australia
Australia
73767
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Roquevale Tinto 2003, Doc Alentejo Bottle Roquevale Tinto 2003, Doc Alentejo
Portugal
80408
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$14.95 None
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Domaine Des Ouleb Thaleb Tandem Syrah Du Maroc 2006, Morocco Bottle Domaine Des Ouleb Thaleb Tandem Syrah Du Maroc 2006, Morocco
Morocco, World
92908
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$20.95 None
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Cline Ancient Vines Mourvèdre 2006, Contra Costa County Bottle Cline Ancient Vines Mourvèdre 2006, Contra Costa County
California, Usa
66084
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Dornier Donatus 2004, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle Dornier Donatus 2004, Wo Stellenbosch
South Africa
606020
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$16.95 None
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Due Torri Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2005, Doc Bottle Due Torri Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2005, Doc
Veneto, Italy
724740
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$38.95 None
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Fontanafredda Serralunga D’alba Barolo 2004 Bottle Fontanafredda Serralunga D’alba Barolo 2004
Piedmont, Italy
943290
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$44.95 None
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Santa Carolina Barrica Selection Syrah 2006, Maipo Valley Bottle Santa Carolina Barrica Selection Syrah 2006, Maipo Valley
Chile
34959
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Bergwater Vineyards Reserve Merlot 2005, Wo Prince Albert Valley Bottle Bergwater Vineyards Reserve Merlot 2005, Wo Prince Albert Valley
South Africa
79475
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