Reptile from north into Japanese wine (5)

I believe the answer is:

snake

(Other definitions for snake that I've seen before include "Limbless reptile" , "Slithering reptile" , "Entertainer with music and reptiles" , "Carnivorous reptile" , "Serpent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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