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.[1] He is a two time winner of the Andre Simon Prize. [2]
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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 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.[3] In 1996 his contribution to wine knowledge and appreciation was recognized when he was elected to the Academie Internationale du Vin.[1]
Books
- Sense & Semblance: An Anatomy of Superficiality in Modern Society Founthill; (May 2007) ISBN 9780955517600
- Rhone Renaissance: The Finest Rhone and Rhone Style Wines from France and the New World Wine Appreciation Guild (February 1996) ISBN 0932664954
- The Great Domaines of Burgundy: A Guide to the Finest Wine Producers of the Cote D'or Henry Holt & Company; 2nd edition (November 1996) ISBN 0805046801
- Cote d' Or. Die grossen Weingüter im Herzen Burgunds Hallwag Verlag (January 1, 1996) ISBN 3774251894
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References
- ^ a b Scoop Independent News "Wine stars come to Hawkes Bay to talk Syrah" April 18th, 2006
- ^ André Simon Memorial Fund Previous Winners
- ^ ACANTHUS BOOKS Glenfiddich Winners
