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 Des Mulins Morgon 2007, Ac Bottle Domaine Des Mulins Morgon 2007, Ac
Beaujolais, France
108258
Review added: July 07, 2009
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$18.95 None
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Martin Steimer Pinot Gris 2007, Ac Alsace Bottle Martin Steimer Pinot Gris 2007, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
106807
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$16.95 None
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Groenland Shiraz 2004, The Classic Collection, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle Groenland Shiraz 2004, The Classic Collection, Wo Stellenbosch
South Africa
96461
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$15.60 None
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Langlois Chateau Brut Rosé 2008, Ac Crémant De Loire, France Bottle Langlois Chateau Brut Rosé 2008, Ac Crémant De Loire, France
Loire, France
92940
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$21.95 None
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Belcanto Di Bellussi Cuvée Rosé Spumante Brut 2008, Vsq, Italy Bottle Belcanto Di Bellussi Cuvée Rosé Spumante Brut 2008, Vsq, Italy
Italy
43521
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$14.95 None
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Renacer Punto Final Reserva Malbec 2005, Perdiel, Mendoza Bottle Renacer Punto Final Reserva Malbec 2005, Perdiel, Mendoza
Argentina
75077
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$23.95 None
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Château Des Charmes Méthode Traditionnelle Rosé 2005, VQA Niagara On The Lake, Ontario Bottle Château Des Charmes Méthode Traditionnelle Rosé 2005, VQA Niagara On The Lake, Ontario
Ontario, Canada
78055
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Château Cossieu Coutelin 2005, Ac St. Estèphe Bottle Château Cossieu Coutelin 2005, Ac St. Estèphe
Bordeaux, France
61697
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$27.75 None
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Hess Su'skol Vineyard Chardonnay 2006, Napa Valley, Estate Grown Bottle Hess Su'skol Vineyard Chardonnay 2006, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
California, Usa
709394
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$31.45 None
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Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Kabinett 2002, Qmp, Erbacher Schlossberg, Est. Btld. Bottle Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Kabinett 2002, Qmp, Erbacher Schlossberg, Est. Btld.
Rheingau, Germany
657148
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