the captain's log
the captain's log
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What Is White Port Wine?
Discover the ever-versatile white Port — a Port wine style that can be enjoyed as-is or mixed in a variety of popular cocktails.
The Best Port Wine for Newbies
Wine is intimidating. Port wine even more so — especially to the American consumer as many Americans didn’t grow up around it.
3 Best Port Wines to Serve at Thanksgiving
Looking to serve Port wine at Thanksgiving? These are the best Port wines that pair perfectly with classic Thanksgiving dishes.
Introducing the Starboard Tasting Experience
Tasting Port wine is an instrumental part of bringing Starboard’s flagship product to life and you’re invited to participate.
Pairing Port Wine with Halloween Chocolate
Celebrate Halloween by pairing Port wine with your favorite candy like M&M’s, Reese’s, and more. Trick-or-treating has never been more delicious.
Debunking the Taylor Port Wine TikTok Challenge
Port wine is having a moment — particularly Taylor Port wine — on TikTok. Discover what Taylor Port wine is and why it’s not considered an authentic Port wine.
Port Through the Ages: 42 Vintage Port Ads and Wine Labels
Discover Port wine’s evolution in the world of marketing and advertising with these vintage wine labels and ads.
How to Make a Port & Tonic
Have you ever heard of a Porto Tonico? It's a Port wine cocktail that’s as much of a staple in Portugal (Port's birthplace) as the Aperol spritz is in Italy.
#drinkport with Stephanie Mitchell
I reached out to Stephanie Mitchell — a Port wine specialist — to answer some questions I have about Americans and their experience drinking Port wine.
How Is Port Wine Made?
Yes, Port wine is exceedingly complex. It’s no surprise then that the intensive winemaking process is just that: intensive.
Port Wine in Pop Culture
To help us better understand Port wine, let's look at some TV and movie references to explore its place in American culture. Let’s explore Port wine, as seen on the big screen.
Take the Inaugural Starboard Survey
How do we get more people on board to drink Port? It’s the question that launched Starboard. Take the inaugural survey.
An Abridged History of Port Wine
History is storytelling at its best. Folklore is what happens after we’ve had too much Port wine. Discover some highlights on the timeline of Port wine’s history.
Our Venture Begins
Whether you’re a Port wine enthusiast or are simply curious, explore the first leg of our venture to a new Port. Let’s make Port more widely known and celebrated.
Time of Quiet Wonder
On February 18 (Drink Wine Day), I plan to more formally introduce Starboard to the world – or at least to my network.
Climate Change and Port Wine
Experts at School of Port, an educational initiative from premium Port producers Symington Family Estates, weigh in on climate change and Port wine.
Explore the Different Styles of Port Wine
Port wine is an evolving category. Over the past few decades, new styles like rosé Port have emerged. Today, there are more than 50 different styles of Port wine.
Ready to Venture to a New Port?
On my ambitious quest to encourage you to #drinkport with me, I've been busy assembling special gift boxes that will offer you an at-home Port wine tasting experience.
Drink Port This Holiday Season
This holiday season, in celebration of the launch of Starboard — a visionary Port wine for the American dinner party — we’re giving the gift of Port. #drinkport
6 Health Benefits of Port Wine
Rich in antioxidants, nutrients, and vitamins, Port wine has some surprising health benefits that make it a sweet treat for dessert.