Peach season is here and J Vineyards & Winery has a wonderful recipe for peach gazpacho. This chilled gazpacho may be just perfect for this Labor Day weekend and any warm day.

Fresh Peach Gazpacho

Serves 4

Ingredients

1½ pound fresh peaches, preferably white
½ pound Early Girl tomatoes, yellow
1 cup J Vintage Brut (reserved to finish the soup)
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1½ tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
½ cup plain yogurt
1 English Cucumber for garnish

Directions

1. Pit and coarsely chop peaches and tomatoes, leaving skin intact. Place in a stainless steel saucepan.
2. Add J Vintage Brut, honey and lemon juice. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Pureé and strain the peach mixture and strain through a fine mesh colandar.
4. Chill.
5. Once chilled, stir in yogurt, ginger and 1 cup J Vintage Brut.
6. Garnish with thin slices of cucumber.

J Vineyards & Winery Culinary Team provided this recipe.