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Tickets On Sale Tonight at 18:00 for Restless River (Taking Place This Friday)
The Wessels family’s roots in South Africa’s Hemel-en-Aarde Valley date back to 1760 with the area's first European settler, Wessel Wessels. In 2004, his direct descendant, Craig Wessels, and his wife, Anne, established Restless River, becoming only the fourth vineyard in the region.
Starting with uncultivated land and no prior winemaking experience, the couple initially crafted wine in their garage, naming their estate after the "Onrus Rivier" that flows through the property. Today, Restless River has evolved into one of South Africa’s leading and most renowned estates. Dedicated to sustainable, small-batch production, they craft boutique wines that authentically express both the valley's world-class terroir and the family's enduring legacy.
For this week’s tasting, we are delighted to welcome the founders themselves, Craig and Anne Wessels, who will guide us through a full range of their magnificent wines while sharing the rich history behind their estate.
We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible!
Restless River
Friday, 22nd May 2026
Please arrive outside the venue for 18:55 so that we may start the tasting promptly at 19:00. Any arrivals later than 19:10 forfeit their ticket and will not be admitted.
NOTE FOR THIS WEEK: LOCATION CHANGE
This week’s tasting will be held at:
The Oxford Wine Company, 7 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HP.
Due to the Location Change, The Vincent’s Club dress code is not required.
Tickets on sale at 18:00 today, Wednesday 20th May 2026.
All tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Maximum 2 tickets per person.
NOTE: If you are unable to come, please contact us via email president@ouws.co.uk or via direct message on our Instagram @oxford_uni_wine by at least 12:00 so that your ticket can be redistributed.
Tickets On Sale Tonight at 18:00 for Restless River (Taking Place This Friday)
The Wessels family’s roots in South Africa’s Hemel-en-Aarde Valley date back to 1760 with the area's first European settler, Wessel Wessels. In 2004, his direct descendant, Craig Wessels, and his wife, Anne, established Restless River, becoming only the fourth vineyard in the region.
Starting with uncultivated land and no prior winemaking experience, the couple initially crafted wine in their garage, naming their estate after the "Onrus Rivier" that flows through the property. Today, Restless River has evolved into one of South Africa’s leading and most renowned estates. Dedicated to sustainable, small-batch production, they craft boutique wines that authentically express both the valley's world-class terroir and the family's enduring legacy.
For this week’s tasting, we are delighted to welcome the founders themselves, Craig and Anne Wessels, who will guide us through a full range of their magnificent wines while sharing the rich history behind their estate.
We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible!
Restless River
Friday, 22nd May 2026
Please arrive outside the venue for 18:55 so that we may start the tasting promptly at 19:00. Any arrivals later than 19:10 forfeit their ticket and will not be admitted.
NOTE FOR THIS WEEK: LOCATION CHANGE
This week’s tasting will be held at:
The Oxford Wine Company, 7 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HP.
Due to the Location Change, The Vincent’s Club dress code is not required.
Tickets on sale at 18:00 today, Wednesday 20th May 2026.
All tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Maximum 2 tickets per person.
NOTE: If you are unable to come, please contact us via email president@ouws.co.uk or via direct message on our Instagram @oxford_uni_wine by at least 12:00 so that your ticket can be redistributed.