What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mellow wine, like certain spirits (7)" mean?

The definition is "like certain spirits". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KIND (synonym="mellow") + RED (synonym="wine") = KINDRED; definition: "like certain spirits" The answer is KINDRED.

Mellow wine, like certain spirits (7)

Times Cryptic #29073 | 27 Across | 2024-11-13 flower

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