Cryptic crossword clue
Vani sung off-key after consuming the old French grape 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "French grape" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case french grape = sauvignon.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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Crossword Answer definitions

SAUVIGNON noun
  1. Any of several grape varieties and associated wines originally from France

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