Today's heirloom is small and classically shaped with very little ribbing. Its red blush, streaky to saturated, covers half to most of the yellow-green peel. David's lenticels are small, dark on the green and light on the blush. Squeezing one feels very firm, and there is a faint mossy smell.
The flesh of King David is medium-fine-grained and white shot with green. This apple has a great crunch and is a little chewy.
For taste, there is refreshing tartness balanced by some sweet, along with some active acidity. Cane sugar and lime notes leave a nice clean feeling in my mouth.
I'd want one of these guys as a chaser or as part of a medley of apples. Despite the acidity I nibbled David down to the core.
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