What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trading situation: wine stores note it, we hear (7,6)" mean?

The definition is "Trading situation". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Aural wordplay [we hear]: SELLERS / “cellars” (wine stores), MARKET / “mark it” (note it) The answer is SELLERS MARKET.

Trading situation: wine stores note it, we hear (7,6)

Times Cryptic #29012 | 4 Down | 2024-09-03 flower

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