Where was the Sauer farm in Kanonkop located?
Today, Elsenburg is situated across the road from Kanonkop. Paul began farming with fruit and wine grapes on Uitkyk in 1921. The Sauer era at Uitkyk ended in 1929 when Mary decided to sell the farm to a German nobleman, Baron Hans von Carlowitz.
Who was the first owner of Kanonkop farm?
It was to become the property of her only son, Paul Sauer, in the same year that he was elected for Parliament, thereby making him the first owner of the farm known today as Kanonkop Estate. Paul Sauer was elected to Parliament in the same year that he became owner of Kanonkop.
What did Paul Sauer do in South Africa?
Paul Oliver Sauer made his mark in various ways, perhaps most famously as a politician who served in the South African parliament for forty-one consecutive years (1929–1970). Sixteen of those years were spent as minister for the portfolios of Railways, Land and Irrigation, Public Works and Forestry. Paul Sauer grew up on a wine farm.
What kind of grapes are in the Kanonkop cellar?
Varieties included Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, Riesling and Clairette Blanche. Every grape vinified in the Kanonkop cellar was sold to Stellenbosch Farmers Winery (SFW), one of the large co-operatives, where it made its way into one of their classic Cape brands like Oude Libertas and Lanzerac.
How old was Paul Sauer when his father died?
Paul Sauer was just 15 when his father died on 24 July 1913 at the age of 63. His mother Mary continued living on Uitkyk, her only son mostly away as a boarder at South African College Schools (SACS) in Cape Town.
Who is the owner of Kanonkop Wine Estate?
Kanonkop is one of South Africa’s legendary wine estates, widely respected for its traditional approach, and famous for its Pinotage and Paul Sauer wines. It has 120 hectares of vineyards, all of them red. I visited with owner Johann Krige (above) and winemaker Abrie Breslaar, who were both on good form.