Australian Grape & Wine has honored Di Davidson AM and Bruce Tyrrell AM as Life Members of the Australian Wine Industry.
Davidson has been in the industry for more than 45 years and founded the highly regarded Davidson Viticulture. The company provided consulting and management services to grape growers from 1987 to 2013. Davidson also served on the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation for nine years, and she is currently a chair of the Murraylands and Riverland Landscapes Board. She has made a significant contribution to the industry through her work with vineyards and in her community.
A fourth-generation winemaker, Tyrrell first joined the family business full-time in 1974 and has been a key figure in the industry ever since. Established in 1858, Tyrrell’s shares the honor of being Australia’s second oldest continuously owned and operated family winery. In 2006, Tyrrell was awarded an Order of Australia for his contribution to the Australian wine industry. His contributions have included improving grape quality, research, tourism and export opportunities. In 2009, he was named a Hunter Valley Living Legend at the Hunter Valley Wine Industry Awards.
Australian Grape & Wine Chairman, John Hart OAM, congratulated Davidson and Tyrrell on the recognition.
“This award recognizes outstanding leadership and contribution to the nation’s wine industry beyond an individual’s career achievements. Both Di and Bruce are incredibly worthy recipients, taking their place alongside other greats such as Wolf Blass, Philip Laffer, Terry Lee, Jane Mitchell and the late d’Arry Osborn, Brother John May and Peter Wall. Australian Grape & Wine is proud to administer this award,” said Hart.
