Kim Ladone is a Sydney-based wine educator, sommelier and communications professional specialising in French wine and gastronomy. After more than a decade living and working in Paris, she recently returned to Sydney, bringing firsthand knowledge of France's wine regions, producers and food culture to her classes.

Kim holds the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and is a certified French Wine Scholar and Champagne Specialist.

In Paris, she delivered popular wine and cheese workshops for renowned wine education venues Les Caves du Louvre and O Chateau, hosted champagne tasting cruises on the Seine, and led culinary tours. Her broader experience includes working vintage in Burgundy, serving on wine judging panels, and presenting masterclasses at the Sydney Wine & Cheese Fest.

Kim specialises in helping wine lovers of all levels discover the stories, regions and flavours that make French wine unique.