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.

@johnszabo; Instagram: johnszaboms; www.johnszabo.com

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Roche De Bellene Santenay Villages 2018, A.O.C. Santenay Bottle Roche De Bellene Santenay Villages 2018, A.O.C. Santenay
Burgundy, France
37469
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$50.00 None
(0)V
Roche De Bellene Collection Bellenum Clos De Vougeot Grand Cru 2006, A.O.C. Clos De Vougeot Bottle Roche De Bellene Collection Bellenum Clos De Vougeot Grand Cru 2006, A.O.C. Clos De Vougeot
Burgundy, France
37497
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$253.00 None
(0)V
Roche De Bellene Combes Aux Moines Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru 2021, A.O.C. Gevery Chambertin Bottle Roche De Bellene Combes Aux Moines Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru 2021, A.O.C. Gevery Chambertin
Burgundy, France
343681
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$192.00 None
(0)V
Roche De Bellene Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Clos Ormes 2021, A.O.C. Morey Saint Denis Bottle Roche De Bellene Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Clos Ormes 2021, A.O.C. Morey Saint Denis
Burgundy, France
37494
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$144.00 None
(0)V
Roche De Bellene Meursault Villages Les Clous 2020, A.O.C. Meursault Bottle Roche De Bellene Meursault Villages Les Clous 2020, A.O.C. Meursault
Burgundy, France
31150
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$98.00 Medium
(47)V
Roche De Bellene Saint Aubin 1er Cru Chateniere 2020, A.O.C. Saint Aubin Bottle Roche De Bellene Saint Aubin 1er Cru Chateniere 2020, A.O.C. Saint Aubin
Burgundy, France
37495
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$86.00 None
(0)V
Quintas De Melgaço Qm Alvarinho 2023, D.O.C. Vinho Verde Bottle Quintas De Melgaço Qm Alvarinho 2023, D.O.C. Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde, Portugal
agent
Review added: March 06, 2024
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Quintas De Melgaço Qm Alvarinho–Loureiro 2023, D.O.C. Vinho Verde Bottle Quintas De Melgaço Qm Alvarinho–Loureiro 2023, D.O.C. Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quintas De Melgaço Torre De Menagem Alvarinho / Tradajura 2023, D.O.C. Vinho Verde Bottle Quintas De Melgaço Torre De Menagem Alvarinho / Tradajura 2023, D.O.C. Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde, Portugal
Agent
Review added: March 06, 2024
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Cordero Sangiorgio Katari Pinot Grigio 2023, Oltrepò Pavese D.O.C. Bottle Cordero Sangiorgio Katari Pinot Grigio 2023, Oltrepò Pavese D.O.C.
Italy
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Two Sisters Domenica's Block Chardonnay 2021, V.Q.A. Niagara River Bottle Two Sisters Domenica's Block Chardonnay 2021, V.Q.A. Niagara River
Ontario, Canada
winery
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$64.00 Shopping_bag
Lima & Smith Tormes 2022, D.O.C. Vinho Verde, Baião Bottle Lima & Smith Tormes 2022, D.O.C. Vinho Verde, Baião
Vinho Verde, Portugal
agent
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Château Laroche Joubert 2022, Côtes De Bourg A.O.C. Bottle Château Laroche Joubert 2022, Côtes De Bourg A.O.C.
Bordeaux, France
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$23.95 Shopping_bag
Château Laroche Joubert 2021, Côtes De Bourg A.O.C. Bottle Château Laroche Joubert 2021, Côtes De Bourg A.O.C.
Bordeaux, France
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Château Laroche Joubert 2020, Côtes De Bourg A.O.C. Bottle Château Laroche Joubert 2020, Côtes De Bourg A.O.C.
Bordeaux, France
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Herdade Do Menir Couteiro Mor Escolha 2021, Alentejano V.R. Bottle Herdade Do Menir Couteiro Mor Escolha 2021, Alentejano V.R.
Alentejo, Portugal
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Herdade Do Perdigão Rosa Santa 2019, Alentejano V.R. Bottle Herdade Do Perdigão Rosa Santa 2019, Alentejano V.R.
Alentejo, Portugal
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$12.95 Shopping_bag
Herdade Do Menir Dom Gabriel Reserva 2021, Alentejano V.R. Bottle Herdade Do Menir Dom Gabriel Reserva 2021, Alentejano V.R.
Alentejo, Portugal
Agent
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$17.95 Shopping_bag
Quinta Da Faísca Lacrau Field Blend 2021, Douro D.O.C. Bottle Quinta Da Faísca Lacrau Field Blend 2021, Douro D.O.C.
Douro, Portugal
agent
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$18.95 None
(0)
Martinez Lacuesta Selecto Crianza 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja Bottle Martinez Lacuesta Selecto Crianza 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
agent
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$19.95 Shopping_bag
Fortes Family Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Wo Napier Bottle Fortes Family Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Wo Napier
Coastal Region, South Africa
33297
Review added: March 05, 2024
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$23.95 High
(1000+)V
Stratus Alto 2021, V.Q.A. Niagara On The Lake Bottle Stratus Alto 2021, V.Q.A. Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
Tastings
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$28.95 Shopping_bag
Stratus Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, V.Q.A. Niagara On The Lake Bottle Stratus Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, V.Q.A. Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
21007
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$59.00 None
(0)
Malivoire Stouck Farmstead Red 2021, V.Q.A. Lincoln Lakeshore Bottle
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Malivoire Stouck Farmstead Red 2021, V.Q.A. Lincoln Lakeshore
Ontario, Canada
Winery
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$29.95 None
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Terre Di Ger Merlot 2021, Igp Trevenezie Bottle Terre Di Ger Merlot 2021, Igp Trevenezie
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
36486
Review added: March 04, 2024
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$18.95 High
(1000+)V
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