Meet "The Bachelor" Ben Flajnik at the Queens Quay LCBO as he celebrates the release of his wine Epilogue Chardonnay July 20, 2012

STAR OF “THE BACHELOR” BEN FLAJNIK COMES TO CANADA TO PROMOTE LCBO WINE RELEASE

The Star of the ABC TV show "The Bachelor" Ben Flajnik and his winemaking partner Mike Benziger of Envolve Winery are coming to Toronto July 20th for a bottle signing at the Queens Quay LCBO (4-7pm July 20th). The event will celebrate the release of their wine, Epilogue Chardonnay, through the LCBO July 21st.

Fans will be able to meet Ben, discuss wine, friendships, his first trip to Canada, and of course his adventures on his show.

Epilogue Chardonnay is a well balanced Chardonnay that pairs extremely well with food. The wine represents a quality Mendocino California (North Coast) Chardonnay. Retail price at the LCBO Vintages is $18.95.

Flajnik and Benziger are embarking on an Ontario wide tour July 17th to 21st to showcase the LCBO release their "Epilogue Chardonnay" appearing at various LCBO locations and restaurants across Windsor, London and Toronto. Flajnik will also be appearing on City TV's Breakfast Television and City Line News.

Both Flajnik and Benziger are very thrilled to be partnering with the LCBO and bringing their wines to Canada, “We have been seeing a lot of traffic through our website and social media from people up in Canada and they all seem to be very nice and know there wine,” said Flajnik. “We are very excited to share our story and passion for this industry and our wines. We can't wait.”

Canadian Agency for Envolve Winery, This is G Inc., is extremely proud of Epilogue Chardonnay and the Ontario Promotional Tour.

"Epilogue Chardonnay is an exceptional Chardonnay for $18.95," said Matt Guignard owner of This is G Inc. "Having Ben and Mike in Ontario to help launch their brand is everything we could have asked for."

Guignard said that both Ben and Mike share a wonderful philosophy on bio-dynamic winemaking and educating their customers the art of making great wines.

“We look forward to building lasting relationships with Canadian consumers by showcasing a great wine built upon friendship," said Guignard.

About Envolve Winery: Established by two close childhood friends, Michael Benziger and Benjamin Flajnik, their winery emphasizes the important relationship between friendship and the enjoyment of wine. In 2012, the company, initially called Evolve Winery, evolved into Envolve Winery as they brought on another childhood friend and Sonoma native, Danny Fay. The three of friends have formed a team built on long-lasting friendships and their shared passion for winemaking. The team's focus at Envolve is ultimately to educate and create honest, sustainable friendships with their customers, just as they have created within their own team. They're committed to teaching people about winemaking, viticulture, organic and biodynamics, and much, much more.