Deer Park, like so many Southern California vineyards, has mastered the art of Chardonnay. Try the Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Muscat Canelli and, of course, the local Chardonnay. Dave Clark has been Deer Park's master vintner since he re-established the winery in 1979 with his wife, Kinta, sister Lila Knapp and her family. The museum is a celebration of orphan convertibles of the '50s. On display are Nash Ramblers, Crosley Hotshots, Willys-Overland Jeepsters, Muntz Jets, Frazer Manhattans and 100 other American production ragtops.
Visitors can picnic beneath giant oak trees beside the rose-lined vineyard.
The winery's deli will provide the sandwiches, potato salad and cole slaw for your picnic. There are as many as six wines available at any one time. The first two tastings are free.