Bruce Tyrrell
1951
Murray Bruce Tyrrell is born in Cessnock, Hunter Valley. He is the second child of Murray & Ruth Tyrrell. Bruce's older sister Ann was born in 1948.
1969
Bruce is educated at Maitland Boys High school, Hunter Valley becoming School Captain (as his father had 31 years earlier).
Bruce attends Armidale University, completing a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics.
1974
Aged 23 years Bruce joins Tyrrell's Wines
1977
Bruce marries Pauline Buckley of Queensland.
1978
Bruce writes the wine industry's first direct mail brochure - for the Private Bin club. Tyrrell's Private Bin members now total over 10,000 around Australia.
1980
The first of the fifth generation of Tyrrell's is born - Jane Tyrrell, her two younger brothers John & Chris are born in 1981 & 1982 respectively, ensuring the continuation of the Tyrrell name.
1994
Bruce becomes CEO of Tyrrell's Wines. Annual production passes 550,000 cases.
1995
Under Bruce's direction Tyrrell's completes a series of interstate vineyard acquisitions to meet growth projections - new vineyards in McLaren Vale & Limestone Coast in South Australia & Heathcote in Victoria.
1998
The first all new Tyrrell's brand development for many years is released - the super premium all red wine range Rufus Stone & mainstream varietals Twin Wells.
2000
Tyrrell's production increases to 850,000 cases with over 35% being exported to 30 countries around the world.
Murray Tyrrell passes away, Bruce confirms that Tyrrell's Wines will continue to remain privately family owned.
2003
Bruce Tyrrell sells the Long Flat brand to focus on the premium wine side of the business.
2006
Bruce Tyrrell was recognised with an Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to the Australian wine industry, improving grape quality, research, tourism and export opportunities.