Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis’ 37th Annual “FIRST TASTE OF THE YEAR” Wine Tasting Fundraiser is Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 Advance or $30 Door Advance Locations (Cash or Check Only) at Lake Tulloch Plaza: Umpqua Bank, Bradley & Brown Realty, Copper Cove Center: The Pour House, The Town Square: Copper’s Java House.

It will be at The Union Guard Armory, 695 Main Street (O‘Brynes Ferry Rd.), Copperopolis, CA. It Benefits the Copperopolis’ Historic Brick Church and Union Guard Armory restoration and preservation efforts by the Copperopolis Community Center.

Wineries: Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties are fortunate to be the home of a bounty of wonderful wineries who have been invited to the 37th Annual “First Taste of the Year” in Copperopolis. A FOOTHILL TRADITION FOR 37 YEARS!

Special Guest:
We are very pleased to announce Michael Kelly will be returning for the tasting. Michael is a local wine collector and aficionado, nationally and internationally published wine writer and wine judge. Many of you may know of Michael through his participation/hosting local wine events. Michael will be writing about the wines at this event and meeting with participating winemakers and tasters. Michael’s Website: https://californiawinesandwineries.com, and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaWinesAndWineries/, both have extensive followers.