I don't drink alcohol either! I only use wine for adding flavor to dishes. In case you were worried, all of the alcohol from the red wine will cook off during the sautéing process. However, if you don't like purchasing or keeping wine in the house, I completely understand. You can also substitute apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar or lemon juice. Just a small bit of acidity is what we are looking for to brighten the flavors of the mushrooms and seasonings.