Blessing the vines and the grapes to celebrate St Vincent, patron saint of growers. In days gone by growers would trek out to a vineyard – with sausage, lard and bread packed carefully – to celebrate! On their return they cut the “Vincent cane” which was set in water in the home. And this tradition is being rejuvenated in several settlements here, including Tokaj.

Blessing of the vines at the stunning Tokaj-Hétszőlő estate in the hope of good harvest. Then local wineries of the Szerelmi Cellar Row bring their wines to be blessed and guests can join several tastings. Plus a traditional pig killing, with all the local specialities such as blood sausage, sausage, fried meat and sauerkraut dish. Then from 1 pm there’s a walking tasting where you can taste 3 wines from eight wineries.

As the saying goes, “If the suns shines bright on St Vincent’s Day, the cellar will fill with wine.”

So, let’s hope for some sun!