Odile Bouchard

Background

About Odile Bouchard

I have formal education and work experience in many fields, including winemaking, hospitality, management, marketing, communications, languages, art and biology. I have developed a global perspective growing up and working between Napa Valley, Chianti, Burgundy and Douro Valley. With a passion for the exciting and interdisciplinary wine industry, I travel and taste the world, inspired by authentic people, stories and wines that represent their terroir. Since graduating with an International Masters in Wine Tourism and Innovation, I have focused on developing sustainable infrastructure and marketing that showcases old world wine regions' traditional products, authentic culture and unique histories alongside innovation that keeps them up to date with the wine tourist's evolving expectations. I hone this focus as Marketing Manager, Brand Ambassador and "Jack of all Trades"(as is commonplace in passionate family businesses!) at Quinta do Tedo, in Portugal's beautiful and burgeoning Douro Valley. I also feed my creativity and continuous thirst for new experiences and self-taught knowledge by making a small amount of my own minimal intervention white wine in Portugal's prestigious yet untapped Dão region. Amongst other things I enjoy are walking until my feet hurt, cooking to Paul Simon, autumn colours, synonyms, drawing, and exploring connections with people from completely different backgrounds.