Friday Fill Ep. 9: Pizza & Rosé, Your Next Pairing

Pizza and chilled wine is the universal excuse to kick back with the crew.

You didn’t buy that fancy outdoor pizza oven just so it could collect dust in the garage. Yes, Ooni and Gozney ovens cook a mean pie, and for the first few weeks you owned one, you were a certified pizzaiolo. But lately? The thought of pulling it out of the shed and making dough from scratch feels like a second full-time job, so that slick oven sits forgotten while you default to takeout.

Fact: a little wine and some homemade pizza is a Friday happy hour that is guaranteed to be well-attended. While there will be some prep, it doesn't have to feel like a chore. To those still firing up your oven every week, good on ya 👏. This recipe and pairing are right up your alley. To the rest of us, consider this a nudge to break it back out. No fancy oven required, either; a baking steel in your kitchen oven works just as well.

This week on The Friday Fill, our friends from Creekside Winery in Black River Falls, WI, break down an effortless pizza recipe and chilled Rosé pairing designed to get you out of the house and onto the patio. It’s time to call the gang.

How to Make a 10-Minute Friday Pie

Homemade dough is great, but pizza dough balls have become a staple at most grocery stores.  Start with those and crank up your pizza oven (or indoor oven on a steel stone). This is a crowd pleaser that pairs beautifully with Rosé and more.

• The Base: A light layer of tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.
• The Bake: Slide it in until the crust is blistered and the cheese is melted.
• The Finish: Right out of the oven, top with thin slices of prosciutto, a handful of fresh peppery arugula, and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
  

Why You Should Pair This Pie with Rosé

While red wine usually gets all the attention on pizza night, a crisp, high-acid Rosé might be the better match for a savory prosciutto and arugula pie:

• Opposites Attract: High-acid, tart wines act as a natural palate cleanser. The crisp acidity cuts straight through rich mozzarella and salty prosciutto, refreshing your palate after every bite.
• Matching Lightness: The sharpness of Peppery arugula mirrors the lively, fruit-forward energy of a chilled Rosé.
• Pick You Bottle: Creekside Winery’s Rosé delivers notes of fresh strawberry, dragonfruit, and a subtle hint of bubblegum that brings pure sunshine to the table. Anything on the dryer side with crisp fruit flavors should pair beautifully with this 10-minute pizza.
  

Pro Tip: Ditch the Breakables and Take Dinner Outside

Once your pie is sliced, the last thing you want to do is carry fragile glassware or sloshing ice buckets out to the patio.

That’s where the Parkside Flask™ 750 comes in.

• Full Bottle Capacity: Holds a full bottle of wine in a sleek, portable design.
• 24-Hour Temperature Control: Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps your Rosé crisp and cold all evening long. There’s no need for a cooler or ice bucket.
• Pure Flavor: Sommelier-grade steel ensures your wine tastes exactly as the winemaker intended, with zero metallic transfer.
• Integrated Tumblers: Two stemless tumblers snap magnetically right to the flask, giving you an elevated tasting experience wherever you set your pizza down.

So uncover that pizza oven, pull a crisp bottle from the fridge, grab your Parkside Flask, and rally the group chat. With a little prep, a few pies, and a couple bottles of wine, you’ll be experiencing TGIF IRL.

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