What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second drink, Bordeaux? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Second". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUP (synonym="‘drink’") + PORT (synonym="‘Bordeaux’ – not the drink") = SUPPORT; definition: "Second" The answer is SUPPORT.

Second drink, Bordeaux? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29357 | 17 Down | 2024-04-15 flower

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