Cape Winelands in Style by Africa Geographic. This book takes you right to the source of SA’s wines. Through words and images, wine writer Wendy Toerien and photojournalist David Rogers entice you into exploring the richness of life on 30 wine farms, which the team from Africa Geographic magazine has selected not only for the quality of their wines, but for the variety of experiences they offer. R149,95 at good bookstores.

Jane’s Delicious Garden—How to grow organic vegetables and herbs by Jane Griffiths. Practical advice, time-saving tips, step-by-step instructions and personal anecdotes—a book for novices and gardening gurus alike. With over 200 photographs and detailed information on how to prepare your garden for planting and growing nearly 100 vegetables and herbs, this guide will enable you to feed your family and friends with wholesome, organic food harvested from your garden. Visit www.janesdeliciousgarden.com.

SA Wine Industry Directory. This handy annual publication with information on the South African wine industry is now available in its 11th edition. It contains oodles of industry information, covering a wide spectrum of workings and role players in the Cape winelands. New additions are chapters with guidelines on compliance with BEE implementation and grape production cost analyses. R190 at good bookstores.