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Name
  
Remington Norman

Role
  
Author

Books
  
The Great Domaines of Burgundy: A Guide to the Finest Wine Producers of the Cote d'Or

Education
  
Harrow School, University of Oxford

Nominations
  
James Beard Award for Wine, Spirits, and other Beverages

Remington Norman is a wine merchant and author who has written books on Burgundy and Rhone style wine. In 1984 he became a Master of wine. He is a two time winner of the Andre Simon Prize.

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Biography

Remington Norman was educated at Harrow School and Oxford University where he obtained Doctorate of Philosophy and taught. He opened up fine wine shops in London, England and expanded his interest to writing. He is married to Geraldine Norman and lives in Wiltshire, England.

Awards

In 1992, his book The Great Domaines of Burgundy won the Andre Simon Prize for the best wine book of its year and was awarded the gold medal of the German Gastronomic Society. His second work, Rhone Renaissance published in 1996, won the Andre Simon Award, Le Prix du Champagne Lanson and the Glenfiddich Prize.

In 1996 his contribution to wine knowledge and appreciation was recognized when he was elected to the Academie Internationale du Vin.

References

Remington Norman Wikipedia