Stain removal on tan leather jacket

[Gabs007]

I need some help here, I have a beautiful soft leather jacket from Temperley, it's a sort of medium tan, a friend borrowed it a while ago as she was meeting the guy she had a crush on for ages and they were sort of getting involved but then Covid brought everything to a halt and he lives in another part of the country. He was recently in the area and had set up a date, she asked if she could borrow it, so I gave it to her, she had it for a good 2 months and brought it back a week ago when I kept on asking if she would mind giving it back to me as it is ideal for autumn, she brought it back in a clothes bag, I had it hanging up in the clothes bag in the garage for a while (just to be on the safe side) and today took it out, she must have had a red wine accident (since she texted me that they had a nice bottle of red with their dinner, highly likely), the jacket is splattered. I rang her and asked what happened to the jacket, before I could say anything about the stains, she claims the stains were on it before, she couldn't get them out (explains the scratches), like f... they were... I have treated the stains with 1/3rd vinegar and 2/3rd water, dabbling it on with a q-tip, then going over it when dry with a soft toothbrush, they get better and come out somewhat but it will possibly take ages. I am less angry about the stains and much more angry that she tried to do the "They were on it before..."
I know she is financially strapped, and I wouldn't have asked her to replace the jacket, I didn't push it further, but was really annoyed that she made some snide remarks about me spending more on clothes than she has to live on and I think that friendship cooled a bit.

Maybe she was worried that I would ask for a replacement? Is it wrong to think that I would have really appreciated a "I am really sorry, it happened, shall I take it to a leather cleaner for you?" As a gesture, not the "Were there before, what are you trying to pull here, why did you wait a week and don't you think it is stupid that you spend more money on designer stuff than I earn?" That annoys me a hell lot more than the jacket, to be honest.

But if somebody has any other tips than the vinegar and water solution, eager to hear them.... As I dabble, wait for it to dry, brush off....

 

[Rephined]

You can ship it to Arrow Fabricare Services. It is a dry cleaner that has a nationwide reputation, because they specialize in cleaning leather and fur items. Many celebrities ship their leather and fur items there for cleaning and storage. I remember seeing a video where Kelly Ripa had a leather jacket that had a stain on it that she thought wouldn't come out. I think it may have been wine, also. Anyway, someone told her to ship the jacket to Arrow Fabricare, and they were able to make the jacket look like new. I take my furs there for cleaning and storage, and have been happy with their service. Here is their website: www.arrowcare.com.