Representing the best of its kind from the past (7)

I believe the answer is:

vintage

(Other definitions for vintage that I've seen before include "Period of origin" , "Good quality (wine)" , "High-quality wine" , "Excellent plonk" , "High quality wine" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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