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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Famille Perrin Tavel 2021, Ac Bottle Famille Perrin Tavel 2021, Ac
Rhône, France
680801
Review added: September 12, 2022
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$22.95 None
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Viticcio Riserva Chianti Classico 2016, Docg Bottle Viticcio Riserva Chianti Classico 2016, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
599308
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$34.95 None
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Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2019, Igt Toscana Bottle Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2019, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
727636
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$34.95 None
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Lieutenant De Sigalas Rabaud Sauternes 2009, Second Wine Of Château Sigalas Rabaud, Ac Sauternes (375ml) Bottle Lieutenant De Sigalas Rabaud Sauternes 2009, Second Wine Of Château Sigalas Rabaud, Ac Sauternes (375ml)
Bordeaux, France
12233
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$20.25 None
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Henri Bourgeois La Chapelle Des Augustins Sancerre 2018, Ac Bottle Henri Bourgeois La Chapelle Des Augustins Sancerre 2018, Ac
Loire, France
322628
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Groth Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay 2020, Napa Valley Bottle Groth Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay 2020, Napa Valley
California, Usa
225672
Review added: September 07, 2022
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$71.00 None
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Signorello Hope's Cuvée Chardonnay 2019, Napa Valley Bottle Signorello Hope's Cuvée Chardonnay 2019, Napa Valley
California, Usa
353292
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$150.00 None
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Far Niente Chardonnay 2020, Napa Valley Bottle Far Niente Chardonnay 2020, Napa Valley
California, Usa
539130
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Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Napa Valley Bottle Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Napa Valley
California, Usa
707224
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$49.95 None
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Denis Et Didier Berthollier Vignerons Vieilles Vignes Chignin 2021, A.P. Bottle Denis Et Didier Berthollier Vignerons Vieilles Vignes Chignin 2021, A.P.
Savoie, France
143816
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