Horace Spangler Weiser emigrated from Germany to New York in 1710. Both Horace and his brother, Erastus Hay Weiser, attended Yale. He met Stephen Ormsby Rhea early in his freshman year, who introduced him to Louis Manigault.

Initially, he was reluctant to become involved with the founding of Alpha Sigma Phi but was convinced by Manigault. Weiser’s poor health forced him to leave Yale in 1847 and return home to York, PA. While recuperating, Weiser kept in contact with the affairs of Alpha Chapter, in part because of his brother’s involvement, and he corresponded with Manigault concerning developments at Yale. He later moved to Decorah, Iowa where he operated a land office and subsequently organized the Winneshiek County Bank, which is still in existence today. In 1859, he married Louise Amy and they had three children.

In letters to others, Weiser commented upon his fond recollections of his days at Yale and the exciting times he had had there.

We introduce you to Horace Spangler Weiser. The 2019 Red Wine is an artful red blend created by winemaker Todd Heth. This wine exhibits dark blackberry, bing cherry and plum notes perfectly into layers of coffee and tobacco. The finish is dry with long lasting berry fruit. Silky but firm tannins, this wine is enjoyable now but has the ability to age well in the cellar.

Retail Price: $95.00 / 750 ml

1845 Club Member Price: $75.00 / 750 ml