Stephen Ormsby Rhea was born in 1825 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ormsby entered St. Paul's College on Long Island in 1842 where he met another gentleman who he seemed to have much in common with, Louis Manigault. Ormsby did not decide to attend Yale College until after Manigault convinced him to come.

Rhea remained at Yale only six months after the founding of Alpha Sigma Phi but stayed in New Haven a few months taking instruction from tutors. During breaks from studying, he devoted his free time to the cultivation of the Fraternity. Rhea entered Omega Chapter in 1873 and was buried in a family plot near Clinton, Louisiana. There is no known photograph of Stephen Ormsby Rhea.

We introduce you to Founders Red - Stephen Ormsby Rhea. Our proprietary red blend always exhibits the craft of blending, where all the parts complement the round character of the final wine. Deep dark saturated color, with spicy plum and black cherry, tobacco, cinnamon, and floral and camphor hints on the nose while on the palate it is voluptuous, dark fruited, juicy, round and long lasting with currant, dark chocolate, roasted beets and a persistent finish in this full-bodied wine.

Retail Price: $95.00 / 750 ml

1845 Club Member Price: $75.00 / 750 ml