Hi all, I have a real beginners question to ask here to save myself
time, money and get a real level of expectation.

I'd like to start making my own wine at home. I prefer reds, namely
Merlot, Sharaz and Cabernet. So, I'd like to start off with making a
Merlot.

I have no equipment or supplies, but will buy everything I need to
complete the process the right way.

I'm not looking to make some fast 24-48 fast cheap wine to get drunk
by, but really honest to goodness quality red wine that people will
enjoy.

I'm in the North Dallas, TX area, so here we have places like Home
Brew Headquarters (don't now of other places yet) that I can go to buy
most everything to get started.

So, where should I start, what should I expect, what are your
recommendations?

Sincerly,
Basil Fawlty