Dawn's Dream Winery

Dawn's Dream Winery Carmel-by-the-Sea tasting room, world-class vineyard sources. Handcrafted wines with purpose, giving back with every pour❤️ www.dawnsdreamwinery.com
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Meet the Family Behind the Dream:
Step into a world where passion meets purpose and where every bottle tells a story. At the heart of Dawn's Dream Winery is Dawn Galante, a dreamer, philanthropist, and visionary who launched her winemaking journey in 2011 with a deep commitment to crafting exceptional wines and giving back to others. What began as a move from Michigan to California in 1985 quickly

became a lifelong love affair with wine. By 2001, Dawn was applying her business acumen to help grow her husband's winery, Galante Vineyards. A decade later, she followed her own dream and founded Dawn's Dream Winery, a label rooted in elegance, approachability, and meaning. Today, Dawn serves as CFO and COO of both Galante Vineyards and Dawn's Dream Winery, seamlessly blending business strategy with heartfelt storytelling through wine. Her passion for helping women and children shines just as brightly as her passion for winemaking. Through her "Dare to Dream" program, she supports local and global nonprofits by donating wine, time, and resources. Whether it's Jacob's Heart, AIM for Youth Mental Health, Rising International, Voices for Children, Community Human Services or Girls Inc. or other impactful organizations, Dawn pours purpose into every endeavor year round. Her wines, focused on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rosé, are crafted from premier vineyards across predominately Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, Carmel Valley, and brings some grapes in from Napa and Sonoma, celebrated for their elegant, bright, and complex characteristics. Each sip reflects a dream made real and a life devoted to making the world a little brighter. Dawn is also an active member of Les Dames d'Escoffier and Knights of the Vine, where she continues to champion women in food, wine, and hospitality. When she's not curating dreams in the tasting room, Dawn finds joy with her husband, Jack Galante, their five children, and beloved grandchildren. Whether hiking, skiing, or horseback riding, she finds inspiration in nature and lives each day with intention. As Henry David Thoreau once said, "Dreams are the touchstones of our character," Dawn lives hers everyday, and helps others do the same. Stop by and see us at the tasting room in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea 7 days a week!

Just in case you need an excuse for a golden hour picnic with a bottle of Dawn’s Dream… it’s  ! 😉
06/13/2026

Just in case you need an excuse for a golden hour picnic with a bottle of Dawn’s Dream… it’s ! 😉

06/12/2026

Which plan will you be choosing?

There’s no wrong answer. 😉

Warning: opening a bottle of Juniper Jane may result in spontaneous celebrations. 🥂
06/11/2026

Warning: opening a bottle of Juniper Jane may result in spontaneous celebrations. 🥂

06/10/2026

Tradition, cuisine, and vino! 🇮🇹

The longest day of the year deserves an unforgettable celebration. 🌞Join us on June 20th at Hilltop Ranch in Carmel Vall...
06/09/2026

The longest day of the year deserves an unforgettable celebration. 🌞

Join us on June 20th at Hilltop Ranch in Carmel Valley for our Summer Solstice Farm-to-Table Dinner. This enchanting evening will feature seasonal cuisine, Dawn’s Dream wine pairings, a flower crown experience, live music, and the beauty of golden hour among the vines. 🍇

Limited seating is available, so reserve your seat and celebrate the start of summer with us.

Click the link in our bio for tickets and details.

A little sunshine, a beautiful Riesling, and the kind of moment you wish could last all afternoon. 🤩That’s what the Dawn...
06/03/2026

A little sunshine, a beautiful Riesling, and the kind of moment you wish could last all afternoon. 🤩

That’s what the Dawn’s Dream tasting room is all about.

Red or white this summer? ☀️
05/29/2026

Red or white this summer? ☀️

It’s a hard life to live.
05/29/2026

It’s a hard life to live.

Sipping Dawn’s Dream wines among the vines.Sounds fun, huh? Join us for our Summer Solstice Farm to Table Dinner on June...
05/27/2026

Sipping Dawn’s Dream wines among the vines.

Sounds fun, huh? Join us for our Summer Solstice Farm to Table Dinner on June 20. Enjoy elegant wines, seasonal cuisine, and the magic of summer.

Reserve your seat at the table: https://www.dawnsdreamwinery.com/Store/Event-Tickets

Address

NW Corner 7th & San Carlos
Carmel, CA
93921

Opening Hours

Monday 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday 12pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 6:30pm

Telephone

(831) 659-2649

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