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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Nick Faldo Selection Chardonnay 2005, "Coonawarra, South Australia" Bottle Nick Faldo Selection Chardonnay 2005, "Coonawarra, South Australia"
Australia
90936
Review added: July 07, 2009
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$16.00 None
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Smithbrook Sauvignon Blanc 2007, "Pemberton, Western Australia" Bottle Smithbrook Sauvignon Blanc 2007, "Pemberton, Western Australia"
Australia
34876
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$13.95 None
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Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Wo Western Cape Bottle Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Wo Western Cape
South Africa
933424
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$14.25 None
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Mawson's Hill Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, "Wrattonbully, South Australia" Bottle Mawson's Hill Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, "Wrattonbully, South Australia"
Australia
60228
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$16.85 None
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Porcupine Ridge Syrah/Viognier 2007, Wo Coastal Region, Limited Release Bottle Porcupine Ridge Syrah/Viognier 2007, Wo Coastal Region, Limited Release
South Africa
79442
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Campomaggio Chianti Classico 2004, Docg Bottle Campomaggio Chianti Classico 2004, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
85027
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Mike Weir Pinot Noir 2006, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Mike Weir Pinot Noir 2006, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
75
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Terre Del Barolo Monvigliero Barolo 2001, Docg Bottle Terre Del Barolo Monvigliero Barolo 2001, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
97535
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$33.95 None
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Porca De Murça Reserva Tinto 2004, Doc Douro Bottle Porca De Murça Reserva Tinto 2004, Doc Douro
Portugal
684753
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Goulart Reserva Malbec 2006, Mendoza Bottle Goulart Reserva Malbec 2006, Mendoza
Argentina
83683
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