Cryptic crossword clue
Wine, light type, Gino drunk in hospital 9

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

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What does SAUVIGNON mean?

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

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