Starting a Wine Business in Africa\n\nWine is regulated. Africa's patchwork of regulations rewards founders who plan ahead.\n\n## Quick checklist\n\n1. Liquor license in your home market.\n2. Off-take agreement with a cellar or co-op.\n3. SAWIS or country-equivalent registration.\n4. Bottling, labelling, and back-label compliance.\n5. Export paperwork (SADC and beyond).\n