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Takes steps to make wine? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

treads

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'takes steps' is the definition.
'treads' can be an answer for 'steps' (tread is a kind of step). I'm not sure about the 'takes' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for treads that I've seen before include "Puts the foot down" , "Steps, walks" , "mates" , "Stared at tyre surfaces" , "Sets the foot down." .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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