Fromage Fort - Gentleman Farmer Wines

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (227 grams) of a mix of cheeses, both hard and soft, grated if necessary
• 2 ounces (½ stick or 57 grams) of unsalted butter at room temperature, a triple-cream cheese, or a mixture of both, you’re looking for that consistency
• 1 small clove or half of a larger clove of garlic, grated or minced (this is the fort )
• ¼ cup dry white or rosé wine (do not use red; the spread will turn an awful grey color)
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• Kosher or sea salt to taste if at all necessary; many cheeses like Parmesan already give a heft of salt, taste, and decide