David grew up near California’s Napa and Sonoma regions before studying Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis, where his love for science met a perfect match in his passion for food and nature. After years crafting premium wines across the North Coast, he returned to his alma mater to manage its research winery operations. Driven by a spirit of discovery, David left California to pioneer a new winemaking frontier in Northern Utah.
With 15 years of experience making premium wines, he built Purple Sky Winery from the ground up, overseeing everything from design to production as General Manager and Head Winemaker. Utah has since shaped David’s personal story as well; he got engaged in Zion National Park and married in Eden. An avid fly fisherman, winter sports enthusiast, and astrophotographer, his deep appreciation for Utah’s unique terrain shapes both his lifestyle and his distinct approach to winemaking.
Brian was born and raised in Washington State. Originally graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in psychology and advertising, with an intent to get into beer marketing. However, during his senior year he changed course and fell in love with wine and specifically wine production after working at a winery. Following graduation, he abandoned marketing and dived head first into the wine industry. After working in various regions of both Washington and California, racking up several vintages, he spent 6 years abroad, making wine down in Australia and New Zealand. He’s done just about every job in the industry from grape to glass, gaining a base of wine making philosophy and styles working for both large and small producers across the world. After missing his home country, he relocated to Utah to join Purple Sky in the summer of 2024. Catch him in his free time practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, weight lifting, or traveling (25 countries and counting).
Hermann Reichert, hails from Chile with family roots in Germany. Growing up in Santa Cruz, in the heart of the Colochagua Valley, famous for Cabernet and Carmenere, wine was an integral part of life. Originally studying Biology at university, his passion for wine made him switch to a degree in viticulture and enology. He’s been in the industry since 2010, working various jobs across multiple regions in Oregon, California and his native Chile. He was excited to relocate here, a state with a blank wine slate, eager to develop a name for Utah wines.
Outside of the winery, Hermann is usually found hiking in the mountains, playing the piano, or on a board whether it be a skate, snow, or surf-board.
Kahlua (aka Lulu), is our 9-year-old resident winery dog who was rescued as a pup. She doesn’t like wine, but she’s a big fan of treats, belly rubs, and the park. You can find her supervising the winemakers in between her work naps.
