The wine was revolting (4)
I believe the answer is:
rose
'the wine' is the definition.
(rose is a kind of wine)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rose that I've seen before include "Flower; increased" , "Prickly plant with bright flowers" , "Popular flower" , "was being promoted" , "Pink, increased" .)