The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC Christmas Special competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 2: A wine grand in tradition, a most pure sort, much sought-after when it's improved in the wood

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A clue to MOUSETRAP / HERMITAGE (Right & Left).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.The initial 'a' is possibly redundant. this clue would be very difficult to solve.
2.Nice effort. 'in the wood' while relevant for the wine, is not quite 'in the woods'. 'Sort', being instruction, could be better placed
3.'sort' v.t. means 'rearrange' but placed after the anag. it's a v.i. or noun (which don't mean 'rearrange'). Clever otherwise.