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Hi davel
The drink is better than it might sound, particularly if the wine isn't very nice. If the wine has bubbles, "Royale" is added to the name.

Hi chrise. I genuinely lolled at particularly if the wine isn’t very nice. You’re not really selling it to me I’m afraid! 😁 But maybe I’ll give the Royale version a try one day. All the best, and thanks again

Yes, that didn't read as I meant it. What I meant was adding the Cassis can conceal the fact that the wine is less than pleasant!

I’m looking forward to showing it to my brother tonight. It will definitely tickle him.
I really love this forum, it’s really enhanced my enjoyment of crosswords. Thanks to all.

Despite the help given on this site, I'm still struggling with two clues.

I cannot for the life of me see how 13 does parses and suspect I have the answer wrong: if it a form of theft? Any hints welcome here.

Similarly 12 across - again I have an answer which I think may be wrong.

I know Paul has many fans but I wish I felt more certain about my solutions.

Thanks to all

13. The 7 letter word b*****g is usually shown with the word mad after it - meaning nuts

Re 12. I have a word which refers to the lower region of the back

12a - definition is the last word, sounds like a word for the second word. This one held me up for ages!
13d - definition is first word. See jazzgirl’s post number 24

12 is a homophone, back medically.

Thanks davel and jazzgirl.

12 across is a clever clue but I do think the definition in 13d is poor. No matter,