On the feast of St Martin, 11 November 2025, Diocesan Bishop Alois Schwarz ceremoniously christened the new vintage called „Mein Dom Wein“ at the Dockner winery in Höbenbach im Kremstal.

The Winery Dockner used the wine baptism not only to present a new wine, but also combined it with a charitable cause in favour of the renovation of the St Pölten Cathedral: The proceeds from the bottles go to the Sankt Dankt Donation Association.

After a guided tour of the cellar, the Blessing and Baptism of the wine through Patrick Schöder, Abbot of Göttweig Abbey. As Godparents functioned Mayor of Sankt Pölten Matthias Stadler and Diocesan Bishop Alois Schwarz. Numerous guests from politics, business and society as well as other representatives of the region were present to witness the blessing.

The wine christening combines several aspects: In the act of wine christening, the tradition of viticulture and regional culture is particularly valued and it also combines business with pleasure, as the new vintage is presented, tasted and savoured. Winzerhof Dockner is known for its annual wine christenings for charitable purposes and this time, too, the profits are used to support the restoration of a Lower Austrian landmark, St. Pölten Cathedral.

In addition to the social commitment, the wine blessing also establishes an important intersection between viticulture, the church and regional politics: with Diocesan Bishop Schwarz as a prominent godparent, the wine becomes an event that goes beyond mere sales.