Kim Ladone is a Sydney-based wine educator, sommelier and communications professional specialising in French wine and gastronomy. She holds the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, is a certified French Wine Scholar and Champagne Specialist, and has completed modular MSc studies in Wine Management through the OIV.

She has spent the last 10 years living in Paris, where she delivered many top-rated wine and cheese workshops for leading 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 running masterclasses at the Sydney Wine & Cheese Fest, working vintage in Burgundy, and serving on judging panels for wine award competitions.

Kim's expertise lies in making French wine approachable and enjoyable for wine lovers at all levels.