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# [BND] Your Breakfast Briefing
- URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-your-breakfast-briefing-427/
- Published: 2026-04-17T10:02:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-17T10:02:56.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: Newsletter

***Good Morning and Happy Friday, April 17, 2026.***

## [Marie Brizard Sales Fell 8.7%, Net Eased 5.2% in Year](https://bevnews.net/marie-brizard-7/)

**Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits** reports sales in its 2025 fiscal year fell 8.7% from a year earlier but net profit eased just 5.2%.

## [How Grass Benefits a Vineyard](https://bevnews.net/how-grass-benefits-a-vineyard/)

Grass groundcover in a vineyard changes the soil microbiome far beneath the depth of its own foot system, a team of scientists at Pennsylvania State University has found.

## [Buffalo Trace to Auction Eagle Rare's Oldest Bourbon Yet](https://bevnews.net/buffalo-trace/)

**Buffalo Trace Distillery** will kick off distribution of ***Eagle Rare 30***, its oldest age-stated bourbon to date, with an auction opening April 24\. The product marks a significant milestone in its ongoing exploration of extended maturation. 

## [Frederick Wildman Awards SWGS Additional Brands](https://bevnews.net/frederick-wildman-awards-swgs-additional-brands/)

**Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits** will distribute **Frederick Wildman & Sons**’ **Cantine Riunite, Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV),** and strategic national import brands across multiple U.S. markets, under a multi-year agreement. 

## [SGWS Integrates Some Domaine Teams into Signature Division](https://bevnews.net/sgws-integrates-some-domaine-teams-into-signature-division/)

**Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits** integrated its **Domaine & Estates Artisanal Wine** teams across Washington, Florida, Texas, New York, and California into the **Signature Fine Wines & Spirits** division within those markets.

## [Dos Hombres Debuts a Tequila Collection](https://bevnews.net/dos-hombres-debuts-a-tequila-collection/)

[**Dos Hombres**](https://www.doshombres.com/?ref=bevnews.net), the award-winning mezcal brand co-founded by **Aaron Paul** and **Bryan Cranston**, expands its portfolio, launching its first-ever artisanal tequilas, Blanco and Reposado, alongside a refreshed brand design.

## [Bud Light to Debut Mini Bottles, Cans](https://bevnews.net/untitled-142/)

Bud Light will be available in 7 oz. bottles and 7.5-oz. mini cans beginning May 4 at the Stagecoach Festival when Post Malone performs.

## [Elijah Craig 108-Proof PGA Championship Small Batch Bourbon](https://bevnews.net/elijah-craig-108-proof-pga-championship-small-batch-bourbon/)

[**Elijah Craig**](https://elijahcraig.com/?ref=bevnews.net) released a limited-edition 108-Proof 2026 PGA Championship Commemorative Edition Small Batch Bourbon. 

## [Gerard Bertrand Intros Esprit de Cote des Roses](https://bevnews.net/gerard-bertrand-intros-esprit-de-cote-des-roses/)

**Gérard Bertrand** unveils **Esprit de Cote des Roses** (Vin de France, 12% ABV, 750ml, $22.99 SRP). Rooted in Mediterranean art de vivre and presented in a distinctive sculpted bottle, this new cuvée marks a clear and deliberate extension of the Cote des Roses universe. 

## [Bronco Wine Names Kent Mann Chief Operations Officer](https://bevnews.net/bronco-wine-names-kent-mann-chief-operations-officer/)

**Bronco Wine Co**. hired **Kent Mann** as its new Chief Operations Officer. Mann joins Bronco after 11 years as VP-Operations for Trinchero Family Estates, where he built and mentored high performing teams across operations and supply chain management.

## [Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Names Ian Bearup as General Manager](https://kanes-beverage-news-daily.ghost.io/ghost/?ref=bevnews.net#/editor/post/69e1e9f0f29f8000012273ed)

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery announces that Head Winemaker, Ian Bearup has been appointed general manager of the Hudson Valley winery. 

## [Johnson Brothers Hires James Damico as Chief Financial Officer](https://bevnews.net/johnson-brothers-hires-james-damico-as-chief-financial-officer/)

Damico joins Johnson Brothers with more than two decades of finance leadership experience in the global consumer packaged goods industry 

***Thanks for reading. I'll be back tonight with The Beverage Reader. – Joel***