My go-to description is zesty on the back palate with notes of woody grapiness and a crisp finish. After I deliver that line whomever asked me tends to loose interest in talking to me about wine...Or anything else sometimes. I'm ok with it.
Now mead is a whole different thing; that fermented honey water is like nectar of the gods raining down from Valhalla! I'd like to see your meadery post please. That's a humble request.