Ben got a mention in Wine Spectator’s Unfiltered column this week, partly for his Envolve wine and partly for being a “reality TV winemaking hero.” Flajnik and partners Mike Benziger and Danny Fay were in New York with their wines, including a Sauvignon Blanc that already earned 89 points from the magazine.

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After discussing the wine, Unfiltered shared a little behind-the-scenes gossip. Ben said he was so scared while climbing the Bay Bridge support cables that he nearly passing out, but couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

Gushes Unfiltered: “We caught a glimpse of that charming Bachelor smile up close when we pointed out that he might be one of only two people to ever make out up there.”

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