And there are plenty of quality outlets in Sheffield where excellent tipples can be bought, either as individual bottles or in cases. Here are nine of the best places to find wine in the city.
1. Mitchells Wines, Meadowhead
Mitchells - run by John Mitchell, pictured - started as a family business in 1935, moved into wines in the 1960s and stocks more than 900 varieties today. (www.mitchellswine.co.uk) Photo: Roger Nadal
2. Le Bon Vin, Brightside Lane
Le Bon Vin was founded in 1986 when Patrick Jouan started selling wine out of his spare bedroom with little more than £5 in his pocket. Now the warehouse stocks hundreds of wines, and is one of the biggest suppliers in the north of England. (www.lebonvin.co.uk) Photo: Dean Atkins
3. StarmoreBoss, Sharrowvale Road
Barry Starmore and Jeff Boss opened boutique off-licence StarmoreBoss in 2014 - it sells specialist, quality wines carefully chosen by the pair, and also hosts tasting events and masterclasses in and around Sheffield. (www.starmoreboss.com) Photo: Dean Atkins
4. The Dram Shop, Commonside
The Dram Shop has been trading for decades, and sells wines as well as beers at affordable prices from a prominent spot on the corner of Commonside and Sydney Road. (0114 268 3117) Photo: Google