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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Bideona Artelan Reserva 2019, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa Bottle Bideona Artelan Reserva 2019, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa
Rioja, Spain
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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
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Bideona Artelan Crianza 2020, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa Bottle Bideona Artelan Crianza 2020, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa
Rioja, Spain
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Bideona Las Parcelas Tinto 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa Bottle Bideona Las Parcelas Tinto 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa
Rioja, Spain
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Bideona Tempranillo Laderas 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa Bottle Bideona Tempranillo Laderas 2021, D.O.Ca Rioja Alavesa
Rioja, Spain
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Davide Vignato Col Moenia Garganega 2021, I.G.T. Veneto  Bottle Davide Vignato Col Moenia Garganega 2021, I.G.T. Veneto
Veneto, Italy
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Rockway Vineyards Charmat Riesling 2022, VQA Ontario Bottle Rockway Vineyards Charmat Riesling 2022, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada
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$25.00 High
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12 E Mezzo Primitivo Del Salento 2020, Igp Puglia Bottle 12 E Mezzo Primitivo Del Salento 2020, Igp Puglia
Puglia, Italy
35933
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Frey Field Blend 2021, Mendocino Bottle Frey Field Blend 2021, Mendocino
California, Usa
37489
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Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés 2022, Uco Valley Bottle Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés 2022, Uco Valley
Mendoza, Argentina
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