What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unexpectedly dire new drink (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DIRE + NEW = REDWINE; definition: "drink" The answer is REDWINE.

Unexpectedly dire new drink (3,4)

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