I think I'm getting close to taking the plunge. I've seen many
equipment kits on the internet. Any recommendations? I guess I'm
just as interested in a quality supplier as I am a quality kit. I
don't mind spending up to $200 to get started. Though from what I've
seen, it doesn't look like it will cost that much. Seems like most
folks like the glass carbouys so I'll probably go that route. I'm
also interested in small, wood barrels. Of course, that can come
later.

Also, what is a good first-timer wine kit (red). I like cabs, merlots
and such-- typically failry dry and not too sweet. I've seen the 28
day kits, but am a little skeptical. It would be nice to get one or
two batches in for practice that didn't take too long to complete. It
would be a huge let down to make, ferment and bottle over the course
of a year, only to discover my wine tastes like dog doo-doo. I would
also like for each of these first batches to be small, ten bottles or
less if that's possible. I don't want a glut of mediocre wine. I
just want enough to wet my whistle (pun intended).