Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Bring a Slice of Romance Home -- Pairing Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza with Wine -- Suggestions by Richard Vayda (Review and Giveaway)




A few weeks ago, I sat in on the Slice of Romance webinar by Dr. Oetker Ristorante and Richard Vajda.  I admit it, as a busy mom on the go, there are nights I have to pull a frozen pizza from the freezer and heat up, as I haven't prepared anything for dinner during the day, or need to go food shopping.  On these nights, my husband and I usually wrap up dinner with a glass of wine, to help us unwind from a hectic day.  Before this webinar, I had no idea you could pair wines with pizza.  That shows how much of a wine connoisseur I am.  Usually, I would just pour a glass of whatever wine we had chilled in the fridge.  But, after this webinar, which lasted less than an hour, I walked away with some great pairing tips, thanks to Richard Vayda.  In addition, I learned about Dr. Oetker Ristorante pizzas, which I had seen in the frozen food aisle, but never tried.  As as thank you for attending the webinar, I was sent a great gift pack, which included the following:

·         Bottle of wine from Richard Vayda’s list of pairings
·         Wine tote
·         Set of red votive candle holders, candles included
·         List of Richard’s wine and pizza pairings
·         Dr. Oetker Ristorante reusable canvas bag
·         Dr. Oetker Ristorante coupon

I used the coupon the other day to buy the Pizza Quattro Formaggi from Dr. Oetker Ristorante pizzas , and chilled the sparkling Italian wine I was sent.  And, that night, after the girls went to bed, my husband and I enjoyed pizza, a movie, great conversation and sparkling Italian wine.  What a great evening!  We couldn't believe how good this thin crust pizza was.  And, paired with the wine we were sent, it added to the flavor.  From now on, I will be using the tips I learned from Richard and this webinar, in helping me pair wines with Dr. Oetker Ristorante frozen pizzas.


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Disclosure:  I was sent samples from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.

30 comments :

  1. I would like to try the Funghi Pizza. I never tried wine with pizza.

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  2. I'd try the 4 cheese. never thought of having wine with pizza -- beer maybe :-)

    Sam

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  3. Love the idea of taking the time for my husband and myself. We dont do it often, but this seems like an easy way to start. Thank you!

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  4. I think the Spinaci and Cotes du Rhone - I usually do pizza and chardonnay

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  5. I would like to try the Pizza Speciale with some Merlot.
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  6. would like to try the Funghi Pizza

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  7. I would like to try the Funghi Pizza with a side of cream soda ;)

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  8. Pizza Vegetale and Chilean Sauvignon Blanc sounds excellent. Generally I like white wine like Riesling though we often have Merlot or Syrah with pizza. Thanks!

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  9. I would love to try the spinaci! My go to wine is pinot gigio and i find it goes well with pizza most of the time.

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  10. i wannt to try pizza spinaci! I drink only white wine so i would try it with chardonnay

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  11. Pizza Quattro Formaggio and a CAb Sauv!
    Thanks from [email protected]!

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  12. I would like to try any of the pizzas! I don't drink, so any of them would be great, I'm sure. :)

    My Name: heather abbe
    My Email: abbegirl1977 at gmail dot com

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  13. Id like the Pizza Spinaci, I don't drink Wine, I'd give it to my aunt.

    kwarner8504(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. I love the suggestion of prosecco and the vegetable pizza! I dont drink often but love the fizzy stuff! Pizzas are a great choice when i work late-

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  15. I'd love the Pizza Spinaci, but I am not so sure on wine with pizza..

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  16. I would like the Pizza Mozzarella with a red wine. Red wine goes with pasta pretty well, so I believe it would go with pizza!
    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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  17. Pizza mozz sounds good and I drink red wine with everything I think it taste lovely.

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  18. The pizza funghi sounds delish! We like to drink a cab or chianti with our pizza!
    radeeolover at yahoo dot com

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  19. The Pizza Mozzarella sounds delicious. I don't drink wine with my pizza, but I would try. kekagel(at)yahoo.com

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  20. I would pair the pizza funghi with the Oregon Pinot Noir.

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  21. I like the Pizza Mozzerella I do not drink any alcohol period. Pizza for me is either water or soda

    lpninpain at gmail dot com

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  22. I'd like to try the Pizza Funghi with the Orgegon Pinot Noir! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  23. The 4 cheese sounds great and never drink wine, but it sounds great together!
    [email protected]

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  24. I would like to try the 4 Cheese with some Merlot.

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  25. I would like to try the funghi pizza. I don't really pair wine with pizza but I like both separately and think I'll try it next time i have pizza.

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  26. I dont remember ever pairing wine with pizza. It is a good idea since I like both! I would try the Pizza Quattro formaggi with the cab sav wine.

    higginspl[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  27. I'd love to try the Pizza Spinaci. I've never paired wine with pizza before, but wine with ANYTHING is great in my opinion :P

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  28. Pizza Mozerella and Chianti sounds good! I usually go with a house red with pizza, unless it's BBQ pizza then I get a pinot grigio

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  29. Would love to try the Pizza Funghi! We usually do beer with pizza in my house, but wine pairings sounds a whole lot classier. :)

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