What does the cryptic crossword clue "Proper wine a shade of yellow (8)" mean?

The definition is "Proper". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRIM (synonym="Proper") + ROSE (synonym="wine") = PRIMROSE; definition: "a shade of yellow" The answer is Primrose.

Proper wine a shade of yellow (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3026 | 5 Down | 2019-10-20 flower

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