Living in North London , married with a 7 month old baby girl, Daniel Primack, 37, Director of Around Wine and "gastro-gnome" has worked within the wine trade for over 8 years, written for various publications, spoken on the radio about the enjoyment of wine and is an IWC associate judge. Benefiting from a bio-medical science degree, Daniel specializes in improving the sensory pleasures (taste, texture and smell) of wine drinking, by advising on the correct storage, service and lifestyle aspects of wine, particularly the impact of glassware on enjoyment.
What, in your opinion, is the most underrated and overrated Wine in the marketplace?
Underrated: North East Italian whites and German Spätburguner.
Overrated: big Aussie shirazes.
What alcoholic drink do you most resemble?
Ginger Beer as seen on Oz and Hugh Raise the Bar. Spicy and very unusual.
After a hard days work, what drink do you kick back and relax with?
The long answer is that whilst I was in Champagne last year, the best glass of wine I had was from Bordeaux Champagne
What’s your earliest Wine memory?
My dearly departed dads 40th birthday in 1986 A wealthy friend rang our door bell 6 separate times on the same day and each time handed my dad either a vintage first growth or a DRC wine. I had never seen my dad so excited.
Briefly describe the best Restaurant experience you've had recently.
I go to Alloro on Dover Street for each birthday (January) and despite having tried many of London
What would be your desert island wine and food match?
Fully mature Leoville Las Cases from a good vintage with 40 day dry aged fillet steak, hand cut fat chips cooked in duck fat, sautéed baby carrots with bacon and petit pois.
We can visit Around Wine at 40 New Cavendish Street, London or at http://www.aroundwine.co.uk/
Also, follow Daniel on Twitter: @Winerackd
Cheers!
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