The wild side of wine tasting

Some of the animals’ names are celebrity-inspired, like llamas Barack Ollama, Kendrick Llama, Llama Odom and M. Knight Shamallama.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

Donkeys include Dixie, Champ, Tacquito and Burrito.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

Visitors can feed and pet the animals on the first stop of the wine safari tour.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

Roughly 20 exotic animals call Saddlerock Ranch home.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

A baby water buffalo was a new addition at the ranch.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

A striking white horse, Annie, performed stunts in “The Lord of the Rings.”  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

A zebra gets fed at the ranch.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

Wine is served at the second stop, with sweeping views in the background.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

The two stops for wine include three different pours.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

Giant frames scattered throughout the property help guests get that perfect shot.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

In the distance, Stanley the giraffe stands in his habitat. Tour guides note that Stanley was in “Hangover III.”  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

The property also features trailers, including this one a guide said was from the film “Little Miss Sunshine.”  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

The property’s 80,000 vines grow many different varietals, from sauvignon blanc to syrah.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

Many places on the property are picture-perfect, and guides are happy to oblige by snapping photos.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

Malibu Wine Safari trucks take visitors around the sprawling property.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)