Perfect for wine lovers: a cork umbrella

Portugal is one of the biggest cork exporters in the world. Or, rather, it was before someone noticed that cork sometimes shrinks and wine gets corked and, ooh, look, metal screwcaps are less romantic but much more efficient. So that's that apparently, Portugal's great global status bites the dust yet again. Or does it? Pelcor would have you think differently. They specialise in making other items from cork - everything from bags to cushions to aprons. However, their coolest item has to be their umbrella made from, you guessed it, cork. Naturally waterproof and very light, this would be an ideal gift for someone that likes wine! They've just opened a showroom in Lisbon too - worth a quick look to see just how much can be done with cork if nothing else!