Andrew “Big Dog” Campbell1979 – 1997#stillinthelineout

Some legends
never leave
the field.

The Range

Four wines. One story.

Available by the dozen, delivered anywhere in Australia. Every bottle poured is a tribute.

Big Dog Barossa Shiraz 2024

Barossa Valley

Big Dog Barossa Shiraz

2024 · Red Wine

Dark, rich and full of personality. Blackberry, dark cherry and a long warm finish. Exactly what a Barossa Shiraz should be. The everyday Big Dog, and there's nothing everyday about it.

$240 / dozen  ·  $20 per bottle
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Big Dog No.4 Single Vineyard Shiraz 2025

Barossa Valley · Single Vineyard

Premium

Big Dog No.4 Single Vineyard Shiraz

2025 · Winemaker: Corey Ryan, Sons of Eden

Named No.4 for Andrew's jersey number. Concentrated and complex. Single vineyard fruit handcrafted by Corey Ryan of Sons of Eden. Built to last. Open it when the moment earns it.

$360 / dozen  ·  $30 per bottle
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Big Dog Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2025

Adelaide Hills

Big Dog Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

2025 · White Wine

Crisp and elegant from the cool Adelaide Hills. Bright stone fruit, a clean citrus edge and a refreshing finish. Pairs with seafood, good company, or a Tuesday that deserves better.

$240 / dozen  ·  $20 per bottle
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Big Dog Limestone Coast Pinot Noir 2026

Limestone Coast

Big Dog Limestone Coast Pinot Noir

2026 · Red Wine

Silky and vibrant with red fruits and earthy depth. Light on its feet, heavy on character. The sort of wine you open before you have a reason to.

$240 / dozen  ·  $20 per bottle
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Knox v St. Josephs, 24 May 1997 — Andrew Campbell in the lineout, weeks before he passed away

The Story

The story of Andrew “Big Dog” Campbell

Andrew "Big Dog" Campbell lost his life playing the game he loved, rugby. He was 18 years old.

This photo was taken on Saturday 24 May 1997, Knox against St Joseph's. It is the last photo of Andrew playing rugby. On 19 July 1997, Andrew passed away on the field, in front of his family and friends, playing 1st XV for Knox.

Big Dog Wine was founded by his brother Dave Campbell and close mate Steve Barretto to honour Andrew's legacy and give back to the rugby community that meant everything to him.

Andrew grew up in Newcastle and boarded at Knox Grammar. Back home, Big Dog was the character on the Newcastle TV show that came on at 7:30 each night to send kids to bed. Andrew went to bed at 7:30 every night, and the boys at boarding school started calling him Big Dog because of it.

Watch · NBN's Big Dog goodnight message ↗
Where the name came from.

In 2025, Knox Grammar's graduating class arranged a mural at the school in Andrew's honour as their parting gift. Not one of those students was alive when Andrew passed away. And yet the story mattered enough to act on. That's the weight it carries.

#pouroneforthedog   #stillinthelineout

50%

Of all profits donated to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Australia. Because that's exactly what Big Dog would've wanted.

Giving Back

50%

of profits go to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Australia.

Half of every dollar of profit goes directly to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Australia, advancing research into CTE and traumatic brain injury in sport.

It's a cause directly connected to Andrew's story. And to every player who has ever laced up their boots and given everything on the field.

Learn about the foundation

Where to Find Us

Pour a Big Dog near you.

Pubs, clubs and bottle shops across Newcastle, the Hunter, Port Stephens and Sydney are already pouring Big Dog. Can't see your local? Order direct and we'll get it to your door.

Newcastle & Hunter

Where to find us, close to home.

  • The Commonwealth HotelCooks Hill
  • Customs House NewcastleNewcastle
  • George on DerbyNewcastle
  • Artisan CellarsNewcastle
  • The Newcastle ClubNewcastle
  • Georgetown CellarsGeorgetown
  • Islington Bottle ShopIslington
  • Lambton FridgeLambton
  • Tighes Hill CellarsTighes Hill
  • The Bennett HotelHamilton
  • The Blind MonkHamilton
  • Northern Star HotelHamilton
  • The Nags Head HotelAdamstown
  • The Prince HotelMerewether
  • Seven Seas HotelCarrington
  • Carrington BottlemartCarrington
  • Bottle O WickhamWickham
  • FoodWorks WickhamWickham
  • Whitebridge CellarsWhitebridge
  • Beresfield Tavern and Bottle BarnBeresfield
  • Fire Station HotelWallsend
  • General Washington HotelStockton
  • The Junction HotelThe Junction
  • Kahibah Liquor StaxKahibah
  • Mayfield Bowling ClubMayfield
  • Newcastle Golf ClubFern Bay
  • The DelaneyNewcastle

Sydney

Where to find us in Sydney.

  • CellarbrationsMona Vale
  • CellarbrationsWoolloomooloo
  • CellarbrationsRozelle
  • Great Northern HotelChatswood
  • The Greengate HotelKillara
  • Southend HotelMaroubra
  • The Village InnPaddington
  • Manly Golf ClubManly
  • Hunters Hill Wine RoomHunters Hill
  • Tom's CellarsWest Pymble
  • Balmoral CellarsBalmoral

Port Stephens & Beyond

Port Stephens, Hunter Valley & Central Coast.

Port Stephens

  • CellarbrationsTea Gardens
  • CellarbrationsShoal Bay
  • Shoal Bay Country ClubShoal Bay
  • McCauley's Bottle ShopSalamander Bay
  • Soldiers Point Bowling ClubSoldiers Point
  • Albatross Bottle ShopLemon Tree Passage

Hunter Valley

  • Royal HotelSingleton

Central Coast

  • CellarbrationsUmina

Want to stock Big Dog Wine at your venue?

We'd love to work with you. Give Steve or Dave a call and let's make it happen.

Steve  0421 543 925
steve@bigdogwine.com.au

Dave  0499 905 415
dave@bigdogwine.com.au

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Trade & Wholesale

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For trade enquiries, bulk orders and venue partnerships. Reach out directly.

Steve Barretto

Co-Founder

0421 543 925 steve@bigdogwine.com.au Connect on LinkedIn

Dave Campbell

Co-Founder

0499 905 415 dave@bigdogwine.com.au Connect on LinkedIn

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Pour One for the Dog.

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