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Opt cryptically for wine (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pinot

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'for wine' is the definition.
(eg pinot noir)

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(Other definitions for pinot that I've seen before include "Black or white grape variety" , "Variety of wine grape" , "Wine-making grape" , "drink" , "Red or white ingredient" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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