Creamed anise, acacia, honeysuckle blossoms, and baby powder are found in the luxuriant aromatics of the 2001 Riesling Auslese Veldenzer Elisenberg.. A succulent, concentrated, broad, huge wine, it conquers the palate with its penetrating flavors of spiced apples, juicy candied limes, and poached pears. Medium-bodied and satin-textured, this beauty has the density of a Beerenauslese yet the charm of an Auslese. In addition, its hugely expressive, prodigious finish reveals even more waves of mineral-laced fruit. Projected maturity: 2008-2020+. Importer: David Shiverick, Langdon-Shiverick, Cleveland, OH; tel. (216) 861-6800.