Chicken Liver Paté With Port Wine and Pistachios

Name: Chicken Liver Paté With Port Wine and Pistachios
Ingredients: 100 ml dry white wine (just under 1/2 cup); 100 ml brandy (or cognac or whisky, just under 1/2 cup); 100 ml port wine, good quality (just under 1/2 cup); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (I used a handful of sprigs, or use 1 Tbsp dried); 500 g chicken livers (just over 1 lb, about 1 lb 2 oz); 4 -6 tablespoons butter; 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste); 1 teaspoon pepper, black, coarse; 100 g pistachio nuts (This is 3 1/2 oz. Use any other nut specified)