Cryptic crossword clue
Brewing empire’s leading wine opened first 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PREMIERED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "opened first" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case opened first = premiered.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PREMIERED mean?

PREMIERED verb
  1. To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.
  2. To govern in the role of premier.
PREMIERED verb
  1. Of a film or play, to play for the first time.
  2. To present a film or play for the first time.

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