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Dewey Markham
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
The 1997 James Beard award for wine book of the year put Dewey Markham's work on the record, but the award sat atop a career built through study, teaching, and close attention to Bordeaux. An American by nationality, Markham moved through New York University, the Culinary Institute of America, and the School of Oenology at Bordeaux University, keeping wine at the center of his professional practice.
Coming Up
New York University and the Culinary Institute of America formed the early academic path, followed by a degree in wine tasting from the School of Oenology at Bordeaux University. That sequence established the technical base for work that moved between classroom instruction and writing, with Bordeaux remaining the core reference point. From 1986 to 1989, Markham served as director of L'Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne in Paris, France. The role marked a shift from study into leadership, placing him in a setting where culinary instruction and wine culture operate at a high level. After that, he taught wine at the Culinary Institute of America. His specialty was the classified growths of Bordeaux, a subject that demands exact reading of geography, classification, and the established châteaux of the region. In 1997, he also became an author, putting that expertise into print.
Where They Are Now
His public presentation is also distinct: shirt, tie, and cardigan, a look that has become part of how he is recognised. The classified growths of Bordeaux remain the center of his professional identity. That focus connects his teaching, his writing, and the degree in wine tasting he earned at Bordeaux University.
Signature
Dewey's signature dishes include Wine Basics and 1855: A History of the Bordeaux Classification.
Honors
Dewey's honors include James Beard award for wine book of the year.
Profile updated July 2026
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What recognition has Dewey Markham received?
James Beard award for wine book of the year (1997).
What is Dewey Markham known for?
classified growths of Bordeaux.
