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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Mori Concetta Chianti Classico Morino 2022, San Casciano Bottle Mori Concetta Chianti Classico Morino 2022, San Casciano
Tuscany, Italy
157051
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Castello Di Albola Chianti Classico Docg 2022 Bottle Castello Di Albola Chianti Classico Docg 2022
Tuscany, Italy
339937
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$19.95 None
(0)
Banfi Chianti Classico 2022, Castellina Bottle Banfi Chianti Classico 2022, Castellina
Tuscany, Italy
157049
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Classico 2022, Castellina Bottle Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Classico 2022, Castellina
Tuscany, Italy
157048
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Castagnoli Chianti Classico Docg 2022 Bottle Castagnoli Chianti Classico Docg 2022
Tuscany, Italy
157047
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Quercia Al Poggio Chianti Classico 2022, San Donato In Poggio Bottle Quercia Al Poggio Chianti Classico 2022, San Donato In Poggio
Tuscany, Italy
157046
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Principe Corsini   Villa Le Corti Chianti Classico 2022, San Casciano Bottle Principe Corsini Villa Le Corti Chianti Classico 2022, San Casciano
Tuscany, Italy
157045
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Luiano Chianti Classico 2022, San Casciano Bottle Luiano Chianti Classico 2022, San Casciano
Tuscany, Italy
157044
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Ricasoli Chianti Classico Brolio 2022, Gaiole Bottle Ricasoli Chianti Classico Brolio 2022, Gaiole
Tuscany, Italy
157043
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Tenuta Di Bibbiano Chianti Classico 2022, Castellina Bottle Tenuta Di Bibbiano Chianti Classico 2022, Castellina
Tuscany, Italy
157042
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Castellare Di Castellina Chianti Classico Docg 2022, Castellina Bottle Castellare Di Castellina Chianti Classico Docg 2022, Castellina
Tuscany, Italy
970095
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$28.95 None
(0)
Castello Di Meleto Chianti Classico Docg 2022 Bottle Castello Di Meleto Chianti Classico Docg 2022
Tuscany, Italy
Agent
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$22.45 Shopping_bag
Tolaini Chianti Classico Vallenuova 2022, Castelnuovo Berardenga Bottle Tolaini Chianti Classico Vallenuova 2022, Castelnuovo Berardenga
Tuscany, Italy
157039
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Brancaia Riserva Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. 2022, Radda Bottle Brancaia Riserva Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. 2022, Radda
Tuscany, Italy
260802
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$41.95 Low
(1)
Casa Emma Chianti Classico Docg 2022, San Donato In Poggio Bottle Casa Emma Chianti Classico Docg 2022, San Donato In Poggio
Tuscany, Italy
56952
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$18.95 None
(0)
Podere Terreno Alla Via Della Volpaia Chianti Classico 2022, Radda Bottle Podere Terreno Alla Via Della Volpaia Chianti Classico 2022, Radda
Tuscany, Italy
157036
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Tenuta Pian Del Gallo Chianti Classico 2022, Greve Bottle Tenuta Pian Del Gallo Chianti Classico 2022, Greve
Tuscany, Italy
157035
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico Guado Alto 2022, Greve Bottle Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico Guado Alto 2022, Greve
Tuscany, Italy
157034
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Le Miccine Chianti Classico 2022, Gaiole Bottle Le Miccine Chianti Classico 2022, Gaiole
Tuscany, Italy
157033
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Fèlsina Chianti Classico Berardenga 2022, Castelnuovo Berardenga Bottle Fèlsina Chianti Classico Berardenga 2022, Castelnuovo Berardenga
Tuscany, Italy
157032
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Querceto Di Castellina Chianti Classico L'aura 2022, Castellina Bottle Querceto Di Castellina Chianti Classico L'aura 2022, Castellina
Tuscany, Italy
157031
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Capraia Chianti Classico Docg 2022 Bottle Capraia Chianti Classico Docg 2022
Tuscany, Italy
135277
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$21.95 None
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Riecine Chianti Classico 2022, Gaiole Bottle Riecine Chianti Classico 2022, Gaiole
Tuscany, Italy
157029
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico Ama 2022, Gaiole Bottle Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico Ama 2022, Gaiole
Tuscany, Italy
157028
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Istine Chianti Classico 2022, Radda Bottle Istine Chianti Classico 2022, Radda
Tuscany, Italy
157027
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Castello Di Volpaia Chianti Classico Docg 2022, Radda Bottle Castello Di Volpaia Chianti Classico Docg 2022, Radda
Tuscany, Italy
953828
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$36.95 Low
(2)
Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Sangio' 2022, Panzano Bottle Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Sangio' 2022, Panzano
Tuscany, Italy
157025
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Fattoria San Giusto A Rentennano Chianti Classico 2022, Gaiole Bottle Fattoria San Giusto A Rentennano Chianti Classico 2022, Gaiole
Tuscany, Italy
157024
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Tregole Chianti Classico 2022, Castellina Bottle Tregole Chianti Classico 2022, Castellina
Tuscany, Italy
157023
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Gagliole Chianti Classico Rubiolo 2022, Panzano Bottle Gagliole Chianti Classico Rubiolo 2022, Panzano
Tuscany, Italy
157022
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Poggerino Chianti Classico 2022, Radda Bottle Poggerino Chianti Classico 2022, Radda
Tuscany, Italy
157021
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
(0)
Monteraponi Chianti Classico 2022, Radda Bottle Monteraponi Chianti Classico 2022, Radda
Tuscany, Italy
157020
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$0.00 None
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Castello Di Querceto Chianti Classico Docg 2022, Greve Bottle Castello Di Querceto Chianti Classico Docg 2022, Greve
Tuscany, Italy
680496
Review added: March 25, 2024
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$24.95 Shopping_bag
Bideona Artelan Reserva 2019, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa Bottle Bideona Artelan Reserva 2019, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa
Rioja, Spain
agent
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$24.95 Shopping_bag
Bodegas Fontana Quinta De Quercus Single Vineyard 2020,  D.O. Uclès Bottle Bodegas Fontana Quinta De Quercus Single Vineyard 2020, D.O. Uclès
Castille-La Mancha, Spain
agent
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$23.95 Shopping_bag
Bideona Artelan Crianza 2020, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa Bottle Bideona Artelan Crianza 2020, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa
Rioja, Spain
agent
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$19.95 Shopping_bag
Bideona Las Parcelas Tinto 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa Bottle Bideona Las Parcelas Tinto 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa
Rioja, Spain
agent
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$28.95 Shopping_bag
Bideona Tempranillo Laderas 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa Bottle Bideona Tempranillo Laderas 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa
Rioja, Spain
agent
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$19.95 Shopping_bag
Davide Vignato Col Moenia Garganega 2021, I.G.T. Veneto  Bottle Davide Vignato Col Moenia Garganega 2021, I.G.T. Veneto
Veneto, Italy
Agent
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$37.95 None
(0)
Rockway Vineyards Charmat Riesling 2022, VQA Ontario Bottle Rockway Vineyards Charmat Riesling 2022, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada
37972
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$25.00 High
(281)V
12 E Mezzo Primitivo Del Salento 2020, Igp Puglia Bottle 12 E Mezzo Primitivo Del Salento 2020, Igp Puglia
Puglia, Italy
35933
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$17.95 High
(1000+)V
Frey Field Blend 2021, Mendocino Bottle Frey Field Blend 2021, Mendocino
California, Usa
37489
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$29.95 High
(1000+)V
Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés 2022, Uco Valley Bottle Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés 2022, Uco Valley
Mendoza, Argentina
384339
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$22.95 High
(1000+)V
Six Stones Pinot Noir 2021, Rogue Valley Bottle Six Stones Pinot Noir 2021, Rogue Valley
Oregon, Usa
27897
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$28.95 High
(1000+)V
La Posta Pizzella Family Malbec 2022, Mendoza Bottle La Posta Pizzella Family Malbec 2022, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
166298
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$16.95 High
(1000+)V
Bougrier Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2022, A.P. Bottle Bougrier Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2022, A.P.
Loire, France
24610
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$14.95 High
(1000+)V
Alpamanta Malbec 2020, Sustainable, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza Bottle Alpamanta Malbec 2020, Sustainable, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
36180
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$38.95 High
(1000+)V
Siglo Tempranillo 2020, Vegan, Doca Rioja Bottle Siglo Tempranillo 2020, Vegan, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
37312
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$13.95 High
(1000+)V
Mas De Daumas Gassac Moulin De Gassac Guilhem 2022, Igp Pays D'hérault Bottle Mas De Daumas Gassac Moulin De Gassac Guilhem 2022, Igp Pays D'hérault
Languedoc, France
35966
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$15.95 High
(1000+)V
Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2021, Clare Valley, South Australia Bottle Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2021, Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
998476
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$23.95 High
(1000+)V
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