
Frost Bite: North Jersey Vineyards Face “100% Loss” After Spring Freeze Devastates 2026 Crop
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
The rolling hills of North Jersey’s wine country are facing a heartbreaking setback this week. A sudden, deep freeze on the night of April 20th has left local vintners reeling, as plummeting temperatures decimated newly sprouted buds across the region’s most prestigious vineyards.
