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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD WINE LOVERS R AISED A GLASS (followed by many more) at the kickoff to the 2015 Boston Wine Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Three hundred fifty attendees were greeted by an impressive Champagne tower in the Wharf Room, and more than 50 wines were tasted throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed delicacies from chef Daniel Bruce, including saffron and Champagne – steamed Maine lobster and mint and Meritage – glazed baby lamb chops. IN VINO VERITAS IT WAS A BLACK-TIE AFFAIR fit for Jay Gatsby himself at Joslin Diabetes Center's High Hopes Gala, where friends and family gathered in celebration and remembrance of the life of Merritt Levitan (the subject of this issue's "Spirit of Generosity" story). Guests sipped cocktails while dancing to the Sultans of Swing, featuring American Idol semifinalist Erika Van Pelt. A raff le for a trip to golf's Masters Tournament and exciting live and silent auctions raised more than $1 million. HIGH HOPES Andrew and Liz Chang Gail Fine and Mary Winters Guests enjoyed wine throughout the evening. Debbie and Perry Wilkes Chef Daniel Bruce Kenan Alev and Sarah Appleby Anna Cheshire Levitan and Richard Levitan Kara and Eric Harrington Dylan Dreyer Heather Harrington and Sergi Filonow Anna and Jay Hewitt Marisa Fusco and Brian O'Connor 138 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM INVITED