crisp
wine that has a fresh, lively acidity that, although noticeable, doesn’t overpower the other components. Crispness is a desirable trait in white wines.
The New Wine Lovers Companion, 2nd Edition, by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Copyright © (1) 2003, 1995 by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Reprinted by arrangement with Barron's Educational Series, Inc.