What does the cryptic crossword clue "Accepting gallons after returning every year for French wine (9)" mean?

The definition is "Accepting". The wordplay uses a reversal. PA (reversal="per annum, “every year”") + PRO (synonym="”for”") + VIN (synonym="French for wine") + G (synonym="gallons") = APPROVING; definition: "Accepting" The answer is APPROVING.

Accepting gallons after returning every year for French wine (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29054 | 2 Down | 2023-04-26 flower

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