The winemaker…

Meet Dominic Canizzaro

A native of Sonoma County, Dominic has witnessed the changing seasons of wine country. He has an intimate understanding of the climate and the terrain. The fundamentals of winemaking were established in his grandfather’s cellar. He found ways to deepen his understanding throughout his adolescence - he began wine making for family friends before he could legally drive a car. After high school, he got his first harvest internship at a custom crush facility in the heart of the Sonoma wine country, where he had the chance to work with numerous winemakers, each with different styles and approaches to the craft.

After working four vintages at the custom crush facility, Dominic moved to New Zealand to further his knowledge of wine on a global scale. He worked two harvests in New Zealand before returning home to Sonoma County for an extended harvest placement. The following season, he found himself exposed to the ways of the large production wineries, learning from an amazing base of talent and history.

For 7 years Dominic had lead production at The Terraces under the direction of Timm Crull. He brings his passion, knowledge, and finesse to his own wine label, Tenemos Wines.