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# [BND] Your Breakfast Briefing
- URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-your-breakfast-briefing-386/
- Published: 2026-01-14T11:27:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-14T11:27:56.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker

***Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, January 14, 2026.***

## [Bowman Named CEO, Mosier President/CFO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates](https://bevnews.net/bowman-named-ceo-mosier-president-cfo-of-ste-michelle-wine-estates/)

David Bowman has been named chief executive officer and Anna Mosier president and chief financial officer of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Previously they served as co-presidents after former CEO Shawn Conway resigned to take the top job at Far Niente Wine Estates.

## [Seattle Cider Sold to 2 Towns Ciderhouse](https://bevnews.net/seattle-cider-sold-to-2-towns-ciderhouse/)

Seattle Cider Co. said it sold its brand to 2 Towns Ciderhouse, a fellow Pacific Northwest craft cidery. 

## [Home Goods Supplier Loses Bid to Use 'Sazerac Stitches' Mark](https://kanes-beverage-news-daily.ghost.io/ghost/?ref=bevnews.net#/posts)

An examining attorney in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office declined to allow registration of "Sazerac Stitches" by Laurel Designs LLC as a mark for "retail stores services"

## [Benign US Inflation Keeps the Door Open for at Least 2 More Rate Cuts](https://bevnews.net/benign-us-inflation-keeps-the-door-open-for-at-least-2-more-rate-cuts/)

That's the opinion of **James Knightley**, chief economist, US, at ING. He notes December inflation data was weaker than expected and confirms tariffs aren't having the immediate impact on prices that most feared.

## [JaM's Butter Wines Intros Butterlight Chardonnay in Cans](https://bevnews.net/jams-butter-wines-intros-butterlight-chardonnay-in-cans/)

Butter Wines by JaM Cellars, best known for its Butter Chardonnay—the number one best-selling premium SKU of Chardonnay—announces the release of ButterLight Chardonnay in cans.

## [Rancho La Gloria Enters a New Era with 10% Malt-Based Tall Boy Margaritas](https://bevnews.net/rancho-la-gloria-enters-a-new-era-with-10-malt-based-tall-boy-margaritas/)

Patco Brands introduces 19.2 ounce malt-based Rancho La Gloria Tall Boy Margaritas. 

## [Rebel Bourbon Brings Back Rebel Root Beer](https://bevnews.net/rebel-bourbon-brings-back-rebel-root-beer/)

Rebel Bourbon announces the return of fan-favorite Rebel Root Beer Whiskey to its award-winning Rebel Bourbon lineup. 

## [Lobos 1707 Named Official Tequila Sponsor of PRO Skijor Frontier Tour](https://bevnews.net/lobos-1707-named-official-tequila-sponsor-of-pro-skijor-frontier-tour/)

Lobos 1707 has been named the Official Tequila Sponsor of PRO Skijor, aligning its Premium West brand world with the launch of North America's first professional skijoring series

## [Whiskey House of Kentucky Completes First 7-Story K-RAX Warehouse](https://bevnews.net/whiskey-house-of-kentucky-completes-first-7-story-k-rax-warehouse/)

Whiskey House of Kentucky, the most advanced custom whiskey distillery in the country, completed construction of the first, seven-story state-of-the-art rickhouse utilizing innovative K-RAX barrel storage technology. 

## [Commerce7 Launches $59/Month Lite Plan for Small and Emerging Wineries](https://bevnews.net/commerce7-launches-59-month-lite-plan-for-small-and-emerging-wineries/)

Commerce7, the leading DTC sales platform for the wine industry, launches Commerce7 Lite. This new entry-level plan provides small and emerging wineries – those with less than $100,000 in annual DTC revenue – with the industry-leading tools they need to scale with confidence, with an affordable price tag. 

## [Farewell to The Wine Gourd](https://bevnews.net/farewell-to-the-wine-gourd/)

David Morrison has decided to close his blog, The Wine Gourd. It was a different blog, delving into the world of wine data instead of wine itself. 

## [Richard Dempsey Joins Bouchard Cooperages as International Oak Alternatives Consultant](https://bevnews.net/richard-dempsey-joins-bouchard-cooperages-as-international-oak-alternatives-consultant/)

Dempsey will be exclusively representing the premium French oak adjunct portfolio of Canadell. 

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