What does the cryptic crossword clue "Revolutionary diarist with peak wine (6,5)" mean?

The definition is "wine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHE (synonym="CHE") + NIN (synonym="”diarist”") + BLANC (synonym="Mont Blanc in the Alps") = CHENINBLANC; definition: "wine" The answer is CHENINBLANC.

Revolutionary diarist with peak wine (6,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29346 | 15 Across | 2024-04-02 flower

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