I like a drink with food - water does the job but is tasteless. Mineral water is too gassy. Milk is not the right thing, fruit juice and soft drinks don’t taste right either with food and are full of sugar! Personally it’s the taste of wine I like rather than the effect - a good Sangiovese or a Nebbiolo! But as I take the medical advice, I keep
it limited - enjoy on occasions but have the non-alcoholic stuff at other times. I believe I can get a non alcoholic Tempranillo - in the UK! Europe is much better at offering zero alcohol options in bars and restaurants!