A renowned sommelier has decided to use his expertise and open his wine store, ‘Barks Wines’, in Leah’s Yard located in Sheffield City centre.

The wine shop will be situated inside Leah’s Yard, which is next to Cambridge Street Collective and opposite the old John Lewis store.

With five years of experience as a sommelier, Charles Cornelius will offer a carefully curated selection of wines catering to both enthusiasts and newcomers.

The wine establishment’s opening is yet to be confirmed, but Mr Cornelius hopes it will be opened at the start of April.

He said he chose to open his shop in Sheffield because of its attitude towards small businesses.

He said: “It celebrates independents and really champions them over chains.”

He plans to offer a range of events, including a paint and sip night and themed wine tastings.

Mr Cornelius said: “There is so much more wine than what you can buy from the supermarket.”

He said he would use his knowledge and experience to guide people into exploring new wines and trying things they never usually would.

Although he initially set his sights on opening a wine shop, his long-term aspirations extend beyond that with his want to eventually open his own wine bar.