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The wine was revolting (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rose

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'the wine' is the definition.
(rose is a kind of wine)

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(Other definitions for rose that I've seen before include "Flower; increased" , "Prickly plant with bright flowers" , "Popular flower" , "was being promoted" , "Pink, increased" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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