What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not a hope, unfortunately, to get grape for wine (8)" mean?

The definition is "grape for wine". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOTAHOPE ("Not a hope,") [anagram: "to get"] = HANEPOOT; definition: "grape for wine" The answer is HANEPOOT.

Not a hope, unfortunately, to get grape for wine (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28951 | 10 Across | 2022-12-27 flower

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