26/08/2026
In this interview, Jonathan Tong reflects on his nearly 30-year journey in the food and wine industry, as well as his experience developing World of Wines in Hong Kong and across Asia.
He discusses his transition from sommelier and chef to winemaker, and explains how his long-standing passion for wine led him to establish his own winery with a winemaking partner in South Africa.
Jonathan also shares his appreciation for South African terroir, climate and grape varieties, which give his wines their distinctive character. Moreover, he also discusses the challenges of establishing a business in a new market and his plans to expand World of Wines across Asia.