Remington Norman

Coming Up

Training at Harrow School and Oxford University was followed by qualification as a ski instructor at BASI (1982), a useful counterpoint to a later working life in wine. From 1982, he led ski parties at Ski Club of Great Britain in Val d’Isère and other alpine resorts, while also serving as master of wine at The Institute of Masters of Wine (1984–2004). The two tracks place him between mountain sport and cellar work, with the discipline of both reflected in the way he speaks about wine. The list is compact, but the work behind it is broad: trading, writing, retail, and membership in a distinguished wine body. Across those roles, Burgundy and Rhône-style wine remain the through line.

Where They Are Now

At Creation, he described himself as a Burgundy aficionado and wine writer. In that setting, the label functions less as self-promotion than as position: a way of reading site, fruit, and time. Norman’s comments on vines are direct and practical, shaped by long observation rather than flourish. His line, “These vines get older, two things have made a huge difference here: decent plant material and by age,” speaks in the plain register of someone who has watched vineyards change season by season. Another of his lines, “Young vines are like children,” makes the same point in a different key. It reduces the matter to growth, care, and patience before quality can arrive. In Norman’s work, wine is treated as something to be assessed through the slow terms of maturation.

Career - wine merchant — England - author - opened fine wine shops — London, England - elected member — Académie Internationale du Vin (1996–present) - qualified ski instructor — BASI (1982) - led ski parties — Ski Club of Great Britain, Val d'Isère and other alpine resorts (from 1982) - Master of Wine — The Institute of Masters of Wine (1984–2004) Education: Harrow School; Oxford University

Signature

Read together, they map the center of his focus: Burgundy, the formality implied by Grand Cru, and the renewal signaled by Rhone Renaissance. As titles, they point to a practice grounded in the language and structure of wine itself.

In Their Words “These vines get older, two things have made a huge difference here: decent plant material and by age.”

Honors

Remington’s honors include Andre Simon Award, Le Prix du Champagne Lanson, Glenfiddich Prize, election to the Académie Internationale du Vin, Andre Simon Prize, and gold medal. The recognition spans prizes and institutional standing, reflecting a body of work that has been judged carefully by peers. In Norman’s case, the awards read as confirmation of steady, exacting work in the wines that shaped his reputation.

FAQ What is Remington Norman's current role? As of 2026, Remington Norman is a wine merchant. Where did Remington Norman train or study? Remington Norman trained at Harrow School and Oxford University. What recognition has Remington Norman received? Andre Simon Award (1996).