Hello all,
Would it be wise for a total newbie acquiring his first set of
winemaking supplies to purchase, say, four one-gallon glass jugs and
make small experimental batches until I have a better idea what I'm
doing, or should I dive right in and go with the more standard 5 gal .
carboy right away? Looks like it would be about the same price either
way.

Five gallons seems like alot of potentially mediocre product.

I planning to make fruit wines, if that makes any difference.