Kym Carr
Australia
Kym's Wines
- Australia
- 10Â wines
- 6Â styles
The heart, hands and soul behind Dream Bird Wines
- Rooted in Margaret River, shaped by the world - A lifelong connection to Margaret River, refined by a formative Beaujolais vintage and 25+ years working with some of the region's most respected wineries. "I love wines with texture and body, the kind that make you want to sip slowly and savour every mouthful. That's why I always work with solids and lees to build richness, whether the wine is hanging out in oak or chilling in a tank - it's all about giving each wine a little extra character and soul," says Kym.
- A true one-woman winemaking force - Founder of Dream Bird Wines, Kym does it all: sourcing fruit, making the wine, bottling, labelling, and delivering, with total respect for vineyard and craft. "People are over the big, faceless brands and they are craving a story in their glass. Just like food, wine is becoming personal again - drinkers want to know where it comes from and feel a real connection to it. It's exciting to be a part of that shift."
- Thoughtful, expressive, and deeply human - Kym crafts wines driven by curiosity, texture, and delicious drinkability, focused on storytelling, connection, and making people smile. "When I first started out, I used to look at winemakers with a mix of awe and intimidation - making good wine felt like magic, something almost untouchable. Over the years, I've realised it's not magic at all; it's all about respect for the vineyard and the fruit. Start with grapes that are cared for, and the rest is just a journey of discovery."
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Kym Carr's Story
"Wine has become less about perfection and more about storytelling, connection, and celebrating the little triumphs in every bottle." - Kym Carr
Great wine isn't made by formulas - it's made by people. Curious, dedicated people who trust their gut, follow their curiosity, and let the vineyard lead. That belief underpins everything Kym Carr does as the one-woman band behind Dream Bird Wines.
Kym's passion for wine began early. At 12, her parents bought a block in the Margaret River region - a place that quietly shaped her future. She always knew she'd return, and that wine would be part of her life.
After studying horticulture at the University of Western Australia, Kym moved to Dunsborough in 1999 and began her career working for a viticulturalist across the Margaret River region. Restless with curiosity, she headed overseas at just 22 to complete her first vintage. Two months in Beaujolais - living with a French family in their 300-year-old château - was all it took. The experience was eye-opening, formative, and decisive. Winemaking was her future.
Returning to the South West of WA, Kym joined the team at Vasse Felix, where she deepened her practical knowledge, completed her oenology studies through Charles Sturt University, and met the love of her life and future husband, Aaron. Over the following years, she went on to hold winemaking roles at Deep Woods and Juniper Estate, gaining invaluable experience and earning a nomination for Young Winemaker of the Year along the way.
After starting a family, Kym stepped back from full-time winemaking - a period that coincided with profound personal loss following the passing of her younger sister. That experience reshaped her outlook and reinforced a promise to live fully, stay curious, and make the most of every opportunity.
In 2015, with two children in tow, that promise became Dream Bird Wines - an opportunity to build something of her own. At Dream Bird, Kym does it all - sourcing fruit, working closely with growers, making the wine, bottling, labelling, and even delivering it herself. It's hands-on, personal, and entirely intentional.
After 25 years in the industry, Kym has found her rhythm. Her wines are thoughtful, expressive, and grounded in respect for the vineyard - favouring texture, balance, and soul over polish or perfection. "When I first started out, I used to look at winemakers with a mix of awe and intimidation. Making good wine felt like magic, something almost untouchable. Over the years, I've realised it's not magic at all; it's all about respect for the vineyard and the fruit. Start with grapes that are cared for, and the rest is just a journey of discovery."
When she's not in the vineyard, winery, or office, you'll find Kym swimming or surfing, wrangling two teenage boys and a husband, or snuggled up with her loyal labradoodle - still living, learning, and making wine in what she believes is the most beautiful place in the world.
That's Kym Carr.
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