Steven Urberg

Steven Urberg is a highly experienced winemaker with extensive expertise in the field. Currently serving as the Director of Winemaking at Purple Brands since August 2022, Steven also operates as a Consulting Winemaker for Steven Urberg Wines LLC since December 2021. Prior to these roles, Steven spent two decades at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, culminating as Director of Winemaking from June 2001 to July 2021. Other notable positions include Winemaker for the California Appellation Program at Buena Vista Winery, Inc. and Winemaker at Corbett Canyon Vineyards. Steven began the winemaking journey as an Assistant Winemaker at Sylvester Winery and has held various positions in the industry since the mid-1990s. Steven holds a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Michigan.